Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Writers: Daniel Taplitz (screenplay), Assi Dayan (based on the film “The 92 Minutes of Mr. Baum” written by)
Stars: Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage

Synopsis: A curmudgeonly man is mistakenly told that he has 90 minutes to live by his doctor and promptly sets out to reconcile with his wife, brother and friends in the short time he believes he has left.

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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn wastes no time setting it’s mood, when the first scene of the film showcases it’s lead character, Henry Altmann, sitting in his car during rush hour with the most pissed off look of all-time. While director Phil Alden Robinson tries to keep it light, the tone is constant anger and loss of control. Robinson tries to capture the chaos of resentment and reconciliation when life is coming to an end, however it mostly becomes just a punchline. Some scenes feel lazy and he fails to capture any significance from Mila Kunis, which isn’t surprising, but hurts the films foundation. The ending was well handled though, and nails it’s poignancy, despite it not being 100 percent justified.

Grade: C

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The story centers around Henry Altmann (Robin Williams), who’s an angry man and lost the happiness life used to give him. In fact, anger is his muse. Once he’s in a car accident, which of course sets him off into the right mood, he goes to the hospital to find out he’s been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Instead of being treated by his normal doctor, he’s instead looked at by Dr. Sharon Gill (Kunis), which is a stretch to believe in itself. At any rate, Henry is angry at his diagnosis and forces Dr. Gill to give him a timeline to live and when she panics, she says 90 minutes. As you can imagine, this would put anyone into a dramatic state of reminiscence and reflection. Henry then goes on a journey of reconciling relationships, all while contemplating ways to end his journey on his own terms. While it’s a depressing premise, it’s also compelling and makes you ponder about what your own journey would like. However, and unfortunately, that’s where the compelling nature of the story ends. The characters aren’t grounded in reality and the story moves quickly to absurdity for the sake of “humor”. While most of the jokes fall flat, Williams is naturally funny and comes out well in his rants, which isn’t really meant for humor. All in all, it the story wastes it’s premise, but does have some sentimental moments and the ending was well done.

Grade: C+

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This isn’t Robin Williams’ wheelhouse and he lacks a great script, but his natural tendencies for humor carry him far in this film. He channels his inner Lewis Black, let’s loose and really goes for it. While he doesn’t hit every note, there are few that do hit well. His despicableness draws you in just enough, and it’s also compelling to understand why he acts the way he does. Mila Kunis on the other hand is just flat out awful. She’s not believable as a doctor and her character arc with Williams is muddled and has no conviction. While part of it is a script issue, Kunis doesn’t add any value to the character. Peter Dinklage on the other hand was a bright spot. He’s not in the film a ton but when he’s there, he steals the show and is the most grounded character in the film.

Grade: B-

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Mateo Messina actually has a descent score here and probably made some scenes feel greater than what they actually were. It’s subtle as you would imagine in a film like this, but because the film is very poignant, it does have some legs. It’s not enough to save the film or make it that much better, but it helps a little.

Grade: B

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FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn isn’t the worst film I’ve seen all year but it’s certainly a disappointment. I like Williams and he’s not terrible, but the script really held back from a theme that was compelling when it was focused on him and his tragedy. What would you do if you knew you only had 90 minutes to live? Or a week? A tightened script could of done this film wonders, but as is, it’s a mess.

Overall Grade: C+

Director: Doug Liman
Writers: Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay), Jez Butterworth (screenplay)
Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.

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Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow is one of the bigger surprises of the year as the marketing for this film did nothing for me. However, Liman found a great blend of action and storytelling that makes Edge of Tomorrow one of the better films of the summer so far. The way he edits and pieces this story together is something I wish Michael Bay would take cues from. It’s pieced together magnificently. The action is enthralling and intense, all while serving the story and engaging you with his characters. His camera shots are creative at times and the aesthetic he creates in his war battles are like a PG-13 version of Saving Private Ryan, especially when you add in the irony of an invasion happening in France. The third act becomes a little bit average though and loses some of it’s muster, mostly due to a script issue. And the ending lost it’s potency when the final elements draw to a conclusion, but again, part of that blame goes to the script. All in all, Liman is terrific here and this film is a lot of fun.

Grade: A-

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The story begins with a montage sequence setting up a future world where aliens have arrived and started a war on two different fronts. In this sequence we see Cage (Tom Cruise), a military Public Relations rep, on cable news discussing how they are fighting the war with new suits they built. With these new suits, a soldier by the name of Rita (Emily Blunt) has emerged as a hero and considered the best soldier in the suits. After Cage is ordered to the front line to help promote a big invasion, he refuses and is arrested and sent to the front line anyway. It’s not long into the invasion, which is chaotic and violent, Cage is killed and he wakes up back at the base where he was arrested. From here a “Groundhog Day” effect develops and he’s forced to figure out why he keeps dying and re-living the same day. He eventually meets up with Rita, who knows what he’s going through and together they start to take advantage of Cage’s condition, much like you would playing Modern Warfare on X-box. While the script does work much like a video game, the use of time travel is effective and alluring. Screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth do a wonderful of blending humor with the drama that was perfectly timed. The third act however becomes very predictable, as set up earlier in the film and loses the energy the film had built up. It more or less becomes an average action film at that point, with action sequences the new Die Hard would be proud of. There’s also a slight twist at the end that cuts it’s legs from under itself and lessens the climax. Overall, it’s still very enjoyable.

Grade: B+

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Tom Cruise is pretty solid as Cage, who see’s a transformation happen throughout the film. Cage is nervous and timid but as the film progresses he has to learn to find it within himself, which Cruise showcases well. He’s funny when he needs to be and makes it feel natural in a world that wasn’t funny. Emily Blunt is pretty fantastic and carries herself like an action movie pro. Her aesthetic is badass and her chemistry with Cruise was solid. As for Bill Paxton, if he was going for weird and annoying, he nailed it. He also had a Kentucky reference, that us here locally would appreciate. The rest of the cast is fine and serve their roles well.

Grade: A-

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Christophe Beck gets the nod to score here and while it’s more or less a snooze fest outside of the film, inside of the film it’s actually pretty effective. And that’s all the really matters, right? It adds some intensity to the film, especially in the films beach sequences. Overall though, it’s not Beck’s best work.

Grade: B

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Edge of Tomorrow is one of Tom Cruise’s best films of late. The framework and structure is unique and well handled for the most part and is still exciting, even though the final act isn’t quite on the same level. The look of the aliens is great as well and have some unique powers that are used effectively. This was a nice surprise for me and one I’d recommend.

Overall Grade: B+

Director: Josh Boone
Writers: Scott Neustadter (screenplay), Michael H. Weber (screenplay)
Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff

Synopsis: Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

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DIRECTION
Director Joe Boone was effectively able to keep the story centered on the celebration of life rather than try to be sentimental regarding the characters’ backgrounds. Boone’s first film, Stuck in Love, shows why he was the perfect person for this job. In that film there was multiple angles involved but ultimately the film was about the character of the teenage son. The Fault in Our Stars uses both Hazel and Gus’ cancer to unite them but Boone makes sure it never defines them or their relationship. Hazel’s condition leads to some scary and joyful moments in the film but the film never leads those moments overshadow the love between Gus and Hazel.

Grade: A

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The Fault in Our Stars is the love story of Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus Waters (Ansel Elgort). The film teaches us love is truly blind and does not discriminate against any limitations. Through the main characters we learn that love is something that everyone needs to experience because the love of another person completes us and the connection to that person is what will make us hold on even in our last moments. Hazel is sixteen years old who spends most her days reading “An Imperial Affliction” and attending a support group. Hazel meets Augutus (Gus) in the support group and the two eventually develop a mutual attraction on another. As the two grow closer, Hazel and Gus share their fears as well as their taste in literature. “An Imperial Affliction” means a lot to Hazel and how it ended bothered her as well as him. Hazel tries several times to get in touch with the book’s reclusive author Peter Van Houten (Willam Dafoe), to no avail. Hazel is fearful of her life, tries to keep Gus away but he informs her that he could not live without her. When Gus manages to reach Van Houten through the author’s assistant, it results, astonishingly, in an invitation to meet the writer in Amsterdam. Gus is determined to take Hazel on a journey that will answer every question she has ever had about the book that has meant so much to her. Van Houten does not provide the answers she was looking for, rather the answer came from the love that is shared between her and Gus.

Grade: A

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PERFORMANCES
The Fault in Our Stars is another standout performance for Shailene Woodley. As soon as I saw The Spectular Now I knew she was going to be something special. The script here does not mean anything if you do not have the right cast to express the emotions involved with a film of this magnitude. Hazel is a loving person who is deeply concerned with how her illness will affect those around her. Hazel does not want to be grenade whose death causes pain and destruction. Woodley was able to capture author John Green’s vision for the character. Woodley not only had to tap into Hazel emotionally but also physically. The entire duration of the film, Woodley had to be hooked up to a cannula – a flexible tube attached to an oxygen tank. Newcomer, Ansel Elgort was able to hold his own opposite of Woodley. Gus is a guy who believes in grand gestures and enjoys life. The chemistry between these two was natural thus making their love seem natural and not fake like some movies do. Everyone else shined in their moments, especially Dafoe who has been having some fun playing such brash characters.

Grade: A+

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SCORE
The Fault in Our Stars is a great movie that only gets even better with a terrific score that include high-profile artists Kodaline, Birdy and Ed Sheeran, who wrote the song for the end credits (All of the Stars). Each song was used to tell the passionate love story between Augustus and Hazel in a way that blended perfectly with the flow of the script.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
The Fault in Our Stars is a must-see film for both Men and Woman as it offers something for both genders to relate to. It’s a remarkable film and highly recommend for it tells the love story Twilight failed to.

Overall Grade: A

Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jon Favreau
Stars: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Sofía Vergara

Synopsis: A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.

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DIRECTION
Chef will leave you full of good humor, full of creativity and hungry, as I made the mistake of not eating before this movie. I believe the theater is purposely using food aroma throughout this film because you can smell the ribs off screen. Jon Faverau is no stranger to wearing multiple hats in films as he’s directed and acted in Elf, Iron Man 1 & 2 and a few others. Favreau had a great time making Chef and it’s the little things in the film he does that keeps the film interesting and makes it fun. Social media was used creatively to spread information very quickly, which is funny since Favreau’s character knows nothing about Twitter to begin with and had to learn it’s power the hard way. Favreau plays with this idea and it delivers some of the best scenes in the film as the newly @ChefCarlCasper finds himself in a huge Twitter war with a big food critic. As the film goes on, Favreau continues this use of Twitter and social media in a way we don’t see much in film, which was pretty effective. I like how the film was structured too, using many locations and it’s natural sights and sounds to enhance the authenticity of the film.

Grade: A

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Chef deals with the positives and negatives of social media and shows each extreme, which was injected into the story really well. Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) has become a prominent chef in Los Angeles, California and he runs the Brentwood eatery Gauloises kitchen. We see that he works alongside his two buddies Martin (John Leguizamo) and Tony (Bobby Cannavale), who are a close group of guys. Once Carl learns that famed food blogger Ramsey Michael (Oliver Pratt) plans to visit his restaurant for a review, Carl plans to dazzle him with an adventurous new menu. But the restaurant’s owner, Riva (Dustin Hoffman), insists he serve the same safe and predictable dishes that have kept the place packed year in and year out. Disappointed at the meal’s lack of originality, Ramsey writes a scathing review, which—along with a video of Carl’s embarrassing out-of-control response—quickly goes viral of course. Carl’s career has suddenly come crashing down and he now finds himself jobless with no prospects to work. Carl was so caught up in his career that it ruined his marriage and his relationship with his son Percy. Down on his luck, Casper decides to head to Miami with his successful ex-wife Inex (Sofia Vergara), who talks him into getting him a beat-up old food truck. I am sure you can tell where the rest of the film goes, nevertheless this film is still remarkable even with a predictable plot. The father-son dynamics it has offer some emotional depth and does a fantastic job of showcasing their journey of transformation. It took losing everything to see how much he had in common with his son, and by the end, you develop a connection to both of them and any good-hearted spirit cannot help but enjoy the climax. Oh an there’s great looking food.

Grade: A

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PERFORMANCES
Favreau did a stand-out job portraying a chef and it is obvious his training with Roy Choi helped make his role believable. Vergara’s character was written just for her in mind so if the role was specific for you than I guess that means you did a great job. The most surprising role in this for me was Robert Downy Jr. RDJ played a very small role and I am sure it was just to do a favor for directing the best Iron Man movie. RDJ being in this film just shows how much everyone likes Favreau and his dedication to his films. Leguizamo had a few moments as Martin and overall he and Favreau worked well together.

Grade: A

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SCORE
The film was highlighted by an awesome musical compilation that features different styles of music for each location they were in. Los Angeles had a dancing puppet named “ Mr. Bonetangles” jamming to some Sexual Healing. In Miami we get the nice beats of Spanish music as well as some rock’n’roll in Texas, which was fitting as well. If you buy any soundtrack this year this will be the one to buy.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Finally, this film has some of the best food I’ve ever seen, so make sure you do not go into this film hungry as it will not be pleasant seeing the ribs, steak and even grilled cheese on the big screen. Chef is a culinary masterpiece that adds enough spice to cook up a great storyline worth tasting.

Overall Grade: A

Director: Seth MacFarlane
Writers: Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson

Synopsis: As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

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Seth MacFarlane is at it again in A Million Ways to Die in the West and he sure does bring his unique flair to the old west. If you’re expecting a live-action western-style Family Guy (as I mostly was), you may be a little bit disappointed. The story is a bit more straight forward than that but MacFarlane throws in some fun cameos and his satire on the old west is pretty great. However, the editing was pretty poor and some of the gags were poorly executed. For the most part though, MacFarlane delivers his quirky, humorous style surrounded in metaphors and silliness that you’d expect from him.

Grade: B

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It’s 1882 in the Old West and Albert (MacFarlane) is a sheep farmer who’s a little cowardly, awkward and heartbroken with the recent breakup with his girlfriend Louise (Amanda Seyfried). To deal with his recent heartache, he goes out drinking with his old buddy Edward (Giovanni Ribisi) and Edward’s girlfriend Ruth (Sarah Silverman). It’s here we find out that there are a million ways to die in the west, it’s a terrible a place and that love is your only escape. After a scurry in a bar fight, Albert meets Anna (Charlize Theron) who set off on an adventure that leads to chaos, horse chases, an Indian bon fire and more Western metaphorical situations. But in the end, the film mostly uses all of that as a vehicle to move it’s themes of finding courage and confidence and following your heart. But of course, in the Seth MacFarlane-y way that he likes to do. While the script mostly works, the Edward and Ruth storyline is unnecessary and overly crude at times as well as some other gags involving Foy (Neil Patrick Harris). All in all, if you like MacFarlane’s style, you’ll mostly enjoy this film.

Grade: B
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PERFORMANCES
Seth MacFarlane is not terrible but relies heavily on slapstick comedy, fun cameos and his surrounding cast quite a bit. He may not have the chops to carry the lead by himself but he’s fully aware of that and takes advantage of his strengths well. Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfriend offer some solid supporting roles, although not much effort is really going into them. They mostly stick to the metaphors and jokes carrying the characters. Giovanni Ribisi however seemed to offer a little bit more and had some interesting comedic timing, which was really effective. Neil Patrick Harris was pretty annoying and unfortunately not in a good way.

Grade: B-

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Joel McNeely does a descent job of offering western-style tones that are mostly subtle but it offers the atmospheric tone that you’d want from a film like this. But of course, in a Seth McFarlane film, there’s always singing gags that take up the spotlight and this is no different. Alan Jackson also has a song that’s pretty good as well.

Grade: A-

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Once again, A Million Ways to Die in the West is pretty much what you see is what you get, especially if you’ve seen the trailers. There weren’t many big narrative surprises but there were several cameos that are totally worth seeing. If you like this kind of comedy, you’ll get what you want.

Overall Grade: B

Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Jane Goldman (story)
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Synopsis: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

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Bryan Singer back in the director’s chair in the X-Men universe and once again he delivers a solid film for X-Men: Days of Future Past. Singer showcases an interesting and harrowing dystopian future in the opening sequences with effective action shots that almost felt Avengers-esque. You feel the intense and urgent tone right away as the danger escalates and the story progresses. Once we transition in the storyline, Singer puts us in a pseudo-70’s era where Vietnam is ending and mutant fear is rising. Singer’s biggest win is the clarity of the story given the complexity and convolution that comes with time travel. The character blend is fantastic as well as the big action sequences in the 3rd act that make this one of the bigger X-Men films we’ve seen yet. The Quicksilver scene is easily one of his best in the franchise as well.

Grade: A

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The year is 2023 and the Sentinel program has taken off and created a dystopian future where almost all mutants have been killed as well as many human casualties. A few X-Men still survive and have been surviving thanks to the powers of Kitty Pride (Ellen Page) who’s been sending other X-Men back in time to warn them of their upcoming attacks to prevent them from ever happening. They need a new and better plan. Enter Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). It’s not long before they figure out that the only way save themselves is to send Wolverine back into time to warn young Xavier and Magneto of the harrowing future and prevent the Sentinel program from ever happening. The script is actually rather simple if you just go with the flow and understand that Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) is really the big key both the good guys and the bad guys are after. The character arcs of young Xavier and Magneto are extremely well blended and add some great dynamics. It’s also interesting to see Wolverine interact with both the old and young generations. Mystique also adds a layer of emotional depth to the movie that really seals it home, especially with Xavier in the third act of the film. The story does raise a lot of continuity questions and there are some small logic plotholes, but overall, it’s pretty effective.

Grade: A-
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PERFORMANCES
Let me start this section off by saying the “Xavier” scene three quarters of the way through the film is one of the Top 3 scenes we’ve seen all year. James McAvoy is incredible and on a whole new level from First Class. Both him and Michael Fassbender are just as good, if not better in Days of Future Past. Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen are wonderful as they reprise their roles but don’t have enough screen time as we would of liked to see. Still, to see the likes of them mixed with McAvoy and Fassbender was a lot of fun. Jennifer Lawrence is, well Jennifer Lawrence. She’s amazing. Ellen Page, Halle Berry and the like almost work as prolonged cameos as their roles are very minor. Peter Dinklage isn’t on screen a lot either, but was more than effective as the powerful and persuasive Dr. Bolivar Trask.

Grade: A+

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John Ottman gets the nod to score here, his second in the franchise after scoring X2 and creating what most people are familiar with theme-wise when they think of the X-Men films. His work here is a little more gritty and dark, given the urgent nature of the story but it blends in nicely with the action and emotional sequences. His Xavier theme, Hope, is one of the best tracks of the whole year and quintessential for that specific moment.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
While more action would of been ideal, there are some great character moments here that this franchise is known for. There are some continuity questions and small flaws in logic that can make you wonder at times but it’s never too distracting. The Sentinels looked great and after much anticipation, they didn’t let down. I’m still waiting for that “Avengers New York” sequence that an X-Men film should have with all those awesome mutant powers, but there’s some great stuff here. Easily recommend this.

Overall Grade: A-

(ps, this trailer is one of the best of the year too!)

Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Writers: Jeremy Saulnier
Stars: Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves

Synopsis: A mysterious outsider’s quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.

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Blue Ruin is a dark and gritty film that is focused and moves the story forward at a stead pace. Jeremy Saulnier, in his second feature film, does a fantastic job of setting the tone early with an ambiance that only goes in one direction. The film is assembled differently from most other revenge-thrillers as the first act comes to fruition leaving wonder as to what the rest of the story will be. However, Saulnier wastes no time however as things start to unravel leaving plenty of room for some great action and character moments. The cinematography is gorgeous and there’s a strong attention to details that makes Blue Ruin one of the best shot films of 2014 so far.

Grade: A

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The story is simple on the surface but is layered with deep internal struggle and pain that gives this film character. The film is centered around Dwight (Macon Blair), who is a drifter with long gangly hair and a beard that would make ZZ Top proud. We find Dwight living on the beach with no personal connection, disconnecting himself from the world and seems to have nothing really to live for. And then comes the news; the news that his parents’ killer is getting out of prison. The moment Dwight learns on this, something sparks in him and all of a sudden purpose has a name; Revenge. Without much thought, he moves with emotion and a pain that’s built up over (probably) years, with only one end goal in mind. The story framework is kind of fascinating in the sense that once the first act crystallizes, you’d almost think the film is over, when in reality it’s just beginning. We more or less see a Hatfields & McCoys rivalry begin with heavy consequences that’s thrilling and harrowing throughout. The story may be simple but the unique framework and gritty execution makes for an enjoyable, especially with such an intriguing main character.

Grade: A-
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PERFORMANCES
Macon Blair is a one man show and subtly delivers one of the year’s better performances so far. It’s not his dialogue so much as it is his non-dialogue quirks and body movement that sells this character. Perhaps it’s Blair’s inexperience that elevates the amateur qualities we see in Dwight, which is a defining trait to this intriguing character. Either way, Blair is 100 percent believable and is masterful in drawing you in to his story, regardless of the morality of his actions.

Grade: A

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SCORE
The score here is brought to us by Brooke and Will Blair who do a fantastic job of keeping the score subtle but with tones that feel like you’re sitting on a cold bench. It’s not fun nor is it comfortable but the music adds the right about chill that climaxes the thrill in a solid way.

Grade: A-

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Blue Ruin is not a warm feast or is it one that makes you feel good when the end credits roll. However, Saulnier and Blair do a wonderful job of engaging you in this guys’ story of pain and emotion that ultimately leaves him in one direction. We see a pretty massive physical transformation in Dwight as well as a metaphorical one that was pretty fascinating.

Overall Grade: A-