I went to see "Blue Valentine" based on some mostly positive reviews it received and this is a main reason why I don't trust professional reviewers anymore.
"Blue Valentine" is done in the "mumblecore" style of film making. The dialog appears to be improvised and the hand held camera makes it look like a documentary. That in itself would not normally doom a film, but the problem with "Blue Valentine" is that both characters are totally unlikable and we never really care about them. Dean is an alcoholic high school dropout and Cindy is a nurse who marries him because she can't do any better.
The main problem with "Blue Valentine" is that it is extremely boring. It is like watching paint dry.
If you like watching depressing lowlifes mumbling for 2 hours, you might like "Blue Valentine." Otherwise, be advised to stay away.
"Blue Valentine" is done in the "mumblecore" style of film making. The dialog appears to be improvised and the hand held camera makes it look like a documentary. That in itself would not normally doom a film, but the problem with "Blue Valentine" is that both characters are totally unlikable and we never really care about them. Dean is an alcoholic high school dropout and Cindy is a nurse who marries him because she can't do any better.
The main problem with "Blue Valentine" is that it is extremely boring. It is like watching paint dry.
If you like watching depressing lowlifes mumbling for 2 hours, you might like "Blue Valentine." Otherwise, be advised to stay away.