Review of Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) by Paul B — 24 Dec 2013
I was floored by this film. Some people may label it before they watch of it because of the controversy surrounding some of its graphic sex scenes, but if you look past that, you see one of the most compelling and emotionally absorbing movies of 2013.
The film feels raw - you feel like you're sitting there with the characters, watching Adele grow from adolescence into adulthood, an invisible observer. Her life is by no means horrific, but it is by every means easy to relate to - regardless of your sexual orientation.
Speaking of Adele, Exarchopoulos - a relative unknown in the world of cinema - plays her role with an elegance and confidence that parallels some of Hollywood's best young actresses. Lea Seydoux is also a revelation in her supporting role.
Yet it is the struggles that these characters face - education, love, family, peer pressure, etc. - that make Blue is The Warmest Color shine. For three hours, we as an audience get a short glimpse at the confused, beautiful mess that is Adele's life - and for that I am quite grateful.
This review of Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) was written by Paul B on 24 Dec 2013.
Blue Is the Warmest Color has generally received very positive reviews.
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