Blue Valentine (R)

Quicklook Rating★★★★
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synopsis

A complex portrait of a contemporary American marriage, "Blue Valentine" tells the story of David and Cindy, a couple who have been together for several years but who are at an impasse in their relationship. While Cindy has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, David is still the same person he was when they met, and he is unable to accept either Cindy’s growth or his lack of it. Innovatively structured, the narrative unfolds in two distinct time frames, juxtaposing scenes of first love and youthful sexuality with those of disenchantment and discord.

MovieGoer Review

It's a shame that the MPAA has a hard-on for Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine, because its controversial NC-17 rating has taken focus off of the film's quality and become a dramatic story all its own. A provocative, non-linear exploration ... MORE

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synopsis

A complex portrait of a contemporary American marriage, "Blue Valentine" tells the story of David and Cindy, a couple who have been together for several years but who are at an impasse in their relationship. While Cindy has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, David is still the same person he was when they met, and he is unable to accept either Cindy’s growth or his lack of it. Innovatively structured, the narrative unfolds in two distinct time frames, juxtaposing scenes of first love and youthful sexuality with those of disenchantment and discord.

MovieGoer Review

It's a shame that the MPAA has a hard-on for Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine, because its controversial NC-17 rating has taken focus off of the film's quality and become a dramatic story all its own. A provocative, non-linear exploration ... MORE