Review of Blue Eyelids (2007) by Lesley N — 16 May 2009
Hey, you know those Hollywood films where two misfits hook and they're like, totally made for each other and don't care remotely what "society" thinks? Yeah, well 'Blue Eyelids' isn't like that.
Two strangers, who kind of vaguely knew each other at school, are drawn to each other by circumstances and desperation, not because of attraction or passion. Contreras cuts between Marina and Victor's lives, both equally lonely and withdrawn, yet when they're together, nothing changes.
Their dates are notable for their constant awkwardness and uncomfortable silences. You want to see some really uncomfortable sex and ahem, self-pleasure scenes? You do? OK, rent this on Lovefilm in a few months.
Seriously, its rejection of clichés and overall atmosphere of genuine empathy with Marina and Victor is refreshing and it shows that love just doesn't come easily or naturally for some, but it's a little hard-going at times and you're bound to squirm in your seat in embarrassment quite often.
This review of Blue Eyelids (2007) was written by Lesley N on 16 May 2009.
Blue Eyelids has generally received positive reviews.
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