Romford Film Festival Review: BLUE

Blue was a beautifully constructed film in terms of cinematography and lighting but it fell short in its actual storytelling. Some of the film’s flaws can be excused by the small budget of an independent movie, but nothing can excuse the weaknesses in the film’s script. Blue tells a tale we all know well, complete with the xenophobia of a small town, the star crossed lovers, the pure hearted damsel in distress. Instead of being intensely character driven and emotive, the film was riddled with needless scenes and none of the characters were developed enough to elicit any sympathy from the audience. The female lead particularly was especially one sided. Whilst there was certainly potential for conflict and deep criticism of society, the film overall fell flat. This being said, there were plenty of positives for the viewer that made it possible to overlook some of the awkward scene transitions and uninspiring script. The soundtrack was simple yet evocative. The use of colour was beautiful, with the oranges and blues creating a perfect contrast. There were some achingly atmospheric shots, particularly the scenes in the town where the titular character’s blue figure stood out amid the dark orange backdrop. Visually, Blue did not disappoint, only its story was lacking.

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Review by Rebecca, a NO Collective reviewer for #romfordfilmfestival