7.3
Summary
Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
Good for
- Friends night
- Background watch
- Drop-in friendly
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
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Cast
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- Directed by
- Derek Jarman
- Written by
- Derek Jarman
- Produced by
- Takashi Asai, James Mackay
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Facts
August 19, 1993 · 1 h 19 min · Documentary, Drama
- Released
- August 19, 1993
- Runtime
- 1 h 19 min
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Available in
- 3 countries
Q&A
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Questions about Blue
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Blue worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).
Will I feel good after watching Blue?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Can I half-watch Blue?
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for ambiguity.