Review of Blue Jay (2016) by Jesse D — 05 Dec 2016

Incredible. I am flabbergasted at how tight and concise this film was when it was improvised and had no script. Duplass and Paulson's chemistry was perfect. The balance between the carefree nostalgia and the heaviness of missed opportunities is masterfully done and absolutely heartbreaking.

I have never seen such a well-done mumbelcore film. The soundtrack is ruthless. The "lost in time" air of the whole film perfectly communicates the lightness and hope that the characters feel, that always ends in sadness and disappointment.

We need more films with switched gender roles like this, more vulnerable men. God, Duplass' performance was unreal.