Review of Blue Valentine (2010) by Ryan P — 19 Aug 2012

"You always hurt the one you love".

This review of Blue Valentine (2010) was written by Ryan P on 19 Aug 2012.

Blue Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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Love isn't about how much you've sacrificed for each other or you don't care about one's past, but how to extend your affections to the day-to-day…

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By Frightopia (17) on 05 Jun 2023

One of the most heartbreakingly realistic films that I have ever seen. Such great acting and world-building…

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By Seroj (254) on 19 Sep 2018

The acting was great, but I just didn't like the story. Predictable and with plot holes. I think it was unfinished and could've been a lot better…

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By Walterkovacs (26) on 26 Dec 2017

The story is a mess. It has some great scenes but ultimately fails to be captivating. Tries too hard to be artsy…

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By Sandro R (75) on 03 Jan 2018

A relentlessly brutal and realistic portrayal of a failing marriage, featuring standout performances by Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams…

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By J. B (267) on 02 May 2018

Puntaje Original: 6.5 Buenas actuaciones de sus protagonistas, historia introspectiva y reflexiva que mantendrá satisfechos a los amantes…

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By Urke B (2) on 13 Jul 2017

Wow, this movie is brutal! This film depicts a real life marriage dissolving. This hit close to home so it tore me apart…

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By Jose Miguel G (482) on 15 Feb 2018

Director Derek Cianfrance sharply and roughly manages to pull together a tuff tale about the struggle of relationships and the inevitability…

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By Joe B (1,141) on 05 Jul 2018

Tough family love with sharp edges. Ms. Michelle Williams is beautifully brilliant…

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By Tara Thorne (211) for The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) (715) on 10 Apr 2018

As adult relationship dramas go [...] you've not seen something as rich, nuanced and true as Blue Valentine in a very long while…

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