Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue Movie Reviews

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    duncaneReviewed at 02:43PM on 15 Nov 2006The Film Of The Year - This is by far the best film I have seen in years. It is obviously a very dark film, and at times I felt uncomfortable in the theatre watching something that is so personal for so many people. However, I suspect this... more emotion was something that Robert Sarkies (the director) was specifically aiming for. The material was sensitively handled with very little blood and gore. The film was somewhat sympathetic towards Grey, attempting to give a sense of how he had reached this point rather than portraying him as a serial killer. The cinematography was incredible and several effects (such as blurred shots) were used to effectively give a sense of confusion or anxiousness. All of the actors in this film were fantastic, particularly Karl Urban and newcomer (at 74 yrs of age) Lois Lawn. I can not imagine how this film could be any better, well done to Robert Sarkies.
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    MenaceShot69Reviewed at 04:47PM on 26 Oct 2006Brutal Kiwi Filming - The balance of character is perfect in this film. It is not over dramitised, and is actually quite deleicate in its shocking nature. It feels very real through the mise-en-scene, and this, inherently invites us as... more viewers closer to the film, the story, and the town. The title is a brilliant piece of reflection as it reflects the delcate nature of David Grey's mind, and the decision he made on the 13th of November. Overall a selfless and intirinsic goodness in Kiwi's has shone through the brutal subject matter of the film. It is stunning and only vaguely comparable to Gus Van Sant's film 'Elepahnt'. However, 'Out of the Blue' succeeds in putting us there and then. Grey's character is marginal through the film, and the film is very gently sympathetic towards him going crazy. 5/5