Review of Blue Valentine (2010) by Deathromp — 19 Feb 2011
An economized story that could only function with two leads that exude intelligence, charm, wit, and dare I say: grace. Actors with the ability to exercise these God given gizmos as they were commonplace among us all - and shut them down when necessary, for the sake of our betterment - to instill good in the name of art.
"Blue Valentine" was ten years-plus in the making - an absurd figure to the laymen - yet, when leaving the theater - as my sister ran away ahead of me to weep in privacy - I realize how meager this world is of beauty and thoughtfulness - we follow two stories in the film - one full of expectancy, desire and young flesh - buttered with evenly layered sunlight - while the other is crippled, fluorescent, and thoroughly defeated.
Civilization, by default, propagates neurosis, sorrow, and dysfunction. Some people collapse into it from exhaustion - some people give in - some relent - move to the country - yet, it follows. "Blue Valentine" imbues tragedy by way of sacrificing two superior specimens - the best mankind can conjure- it does so for our sake.
This review of Blue Valentine (2010) was written by Deathromp on 19 Feb 2011.
Blue Valentine has generally received positive reviews.
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