Review of Out of Blue (2019) by Dawdlingpoet — 27 Nov 2021

This is not a film for everyone - its very much an arty film with a fair amount of philosophy/cosmology present at times, that may put some people off. I suppose its a little slow plot wise but I liked that it gives the viewer time to contemplate things.

It emphasises/focusses in on the colour blue a lot (the blue of the sea and, moreso, the sky (but I guess the films title hinted at that). There is quite a melancholic feel to it but I liked following the main character, Mike, around, discovering what they discovered. I thought Miriam was a particularly interesting character. I also liked the musical score - it's not too loud and jarring or anything - it highlights the main characters curiosiy and perseverence to solve the case.

I felt this film is rather understated. To some it may appear quite bleak and bland but I see its appeal - its not entirely memorable but it's worth seeing I reckon anyway, so yes, I'd recommend it, so long as you know what kind of film it is. I reckon it'd look particularly good seeing it, visually, on as large a screen as possible.