Blue Jay (2016)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 80 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Alex Lehmann
Stars: Mark Duplass, Sarah Paulson and Clu Gulager
IMDb score:
7,3 (22.520)
Releasedate: 7 October 2016
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Blue Jay plot
Jim and Amanda were a high school couple. They haven't seen each other in 20 years. By chance they meet at the greengrocer's, in the village where they come from, Cresline, California. Jim's mother has died. He's here to put her house up for sale. Amanda visits her pregnant sister. They talk first about coffee, then beer and sweets, but before they know it, they're at Jim's mother's house and delving into the past. They took a different path, but here they are, as if nothing has changed.
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Reviews & comments
Fisico
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- 10039 messages
- 5398 votes
Still a nice little Netflix production about two people who see each other again after twenty years. They are no longer in a relationship and both lead their own lives. The first acquaintance is as recognizable and as bumbling as in real life. Although you are genuinely happy to see someone again and the cliché question comes up with the cliché answer, it's extremely difficult to take it one step further.
This eventually happens here too, but only at the second chance in the parking lot. What follows are nostalgic moments and reminiscing. Eating, laughing, dancing, catching up and having fun. It's all part of it and it's an unforgettable evening. Until it turns and the monkey comes out of the sleeve why the relationship ended.
I didn't see it coming and also the theft of that letter made it painfully clear that there were major wounds at the time. Other than that, it's very smooth. More of a talk film, but it remains fascinating. Nice!
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mrklm
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- 11629 messages
- 10041 votes
Childhood sweethearts [Sarah Paulson and screenwriter Mark Duplass] meet by chance after 20 years in a supermarket in the town where they met. Although the contact is a bit awkward at first, they decide to spend some time together and that brings back happy memories... but also very painful ones.
Beautifully written and excellently acted romantic drama about looking back on childhood loves as adults has many poignant moments, but it's a shame that Duplass' screenplay takes an unnecessary, melodramatic turn towards the end.
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Aapje81
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- 2227 messages
- 5199 votes
Beautifully acted mumble core film that relies on a melancholy atmosphere. Everything comes across as genuine and natural. Every scene seems relevant and shows how beautiful the world can be when you have someone around you who understands you. The chemistry between the two main characters looks authentic and that is well done.
In the last half hour it all gets a bit too forced and unfortunately this is at the expense of the atmosphere and credibility. In the end, the film recovers and the beautiful feeling lingers. Atmospheric images, beautiful music and empathetic acting.
A special experience that can now be seen on Netflix
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