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Total downer
PostedJanuary 30, 2011
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from Chicago, IL
Saw "Blue Valentine" on a friend's recommendation and was totally disappointed. If you're the type a person who enjoys watching a marriage that was doomed from the very beginning fall apart, then this is the movie for you. Too much misery for me and no redeeming storyline, either. Chances are that these characters will be no better off in their future relationships either. Wish I knew what the director was trying to convey.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Awful, disgusting, garbage.
PostedJanuary 28, 2011
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from Tukwila, Washington
I saw this movie with my husband a few days ago. I have to say this is by far one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I was appalled and sickened by the abortion scene.. they definitely stayed true to the procedure. The acting was mediocre at best, and there was absolutely no storyline. I won't recommend this movie to anyone. Waste. of. time.
I only rated this one star because I had to give a rating. If I had it my way, I wouldn't give one.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
think before marrying
PostedJanuary 26, 2011
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from los angeles
This movie definitely made me think twice about wanting to get married in the near future. It's a sad tale about one person who is so in love with their spouse, but their spouse is too broken to love back. I wish things like this wouldn't happen in real life, but we all know it does.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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sad tale
PostedJanuary 25, 2011
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from Dobbs Ferry, NY
anyone who's ever been married can relate to this sad tale. Fortunately, the actors and the director made the movie extremely sexy and heart ranching. The transformation of the characters' looks after 5 years of married life is too drastic and a bit unrealistic, though. It could also be a little shorter, especially that the ending was without ending: Anybody's guess
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Makes you think
PostedJanuary 24, 2011
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from Dallas
While I found this movie very depressing, it definitely made me think. It was very well acted and played out. I recommend all those married or thinking of marriage to watch this movie!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
BLUE VALENTINE
PostedJanuary 23, 2011
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from Palos Park, IL
If I had 3 thumbs they would all be pointing up. A wonderful, sensitive movie which portrays what can be a "real" family. You will totally connect with the characters and share the good times and feel the pain during the bad times. A definite do not miss movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Reality.....
PostedJanuary 23, 2011
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from Denver, CO
Excelent acting...story...directing...
Blue Valentine has it all !!!
I did get a little dizy in the running scean...LOL
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Powerful
PostedJanuary 23, 2011
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from South Orange, NJ
Incredible acting by the leads. Completely believable as to how a great passion goes wrong. Beautifully directed to reveal the utmost character development.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not The Notebook II
PostedJanuary 21, 2011
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from Boca Raton, FL
Despite the hype surrounding this limited-release, originally rated NC-17 for [gasp] "emotional sex" scenes, Blue Valentine lacks a lot. Most notably, Ryan Gosling's hair and his sex appeal were both MIA. He looked like David Arquette times 10, drunk and humorless. Ever since the Notebook, he's served as my No. 1 celebrity crush, but I just can't delete his receding hairline, chain smoking and terrible tattoo of "The Giving Tree" from my mind. A lover, not a fighter, I was hoping for somekind of love story or at least something w/Ryan ripping off his shirt in the rain. But nope, a solid 95% of this movie involves fighting, drinking, arguing, awkwardly forced sex, violence, and lots of fighting. It's a poor mix of 500 Days of Summer and The Break-Up.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Heavy and Hard-Hitting
PostedJanuary 20, 2011
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from Houston, TX
"Blue Valentine" is a story about a couple told in two different parts: how they come together and ultimately how they fall apart.  Like the yin and the yang, they complement each other to create a picture of broken marriage with vivid and heartbreaking color.  Writer and director Derek Cianfrance uses the broken narrative to provide the story with a harrowing sense of perspective as we observe what once sparked attraction between the two fuels repulsion six years later.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Blue Valentine will leave you blue
PostedJanuary 18, 2011
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from NJ/PA
Even great performances and smart editing could not help me overlook the overwhelming feeling that I have traveled this road before, for better or worse. I think that too many parts of the story/character development are not explored and too much is left for guessing. The only thing both I, and my husband, could say with absolute certainty is, this film never deserved the NC-17 rating it first got slapped with--although it did create some strong buzz. (Makes you wonder????????)
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Sad, true Valentine
PostedJanuary 17, 2011
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from Cherry Hill, NJ
Great performances in wrenching story about what happens when infatuation fades.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Powerful Film
PostedJanuary 16, 2011
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Amazing performances by Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams make Blue Valentine the best film of 2010. This film jumps between the past (Valentine) and the present (Blue) of a relationship gone wrong. It is beautifully shot and emotionally captivating, asking questions but providing no easy answers.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Portrait of a Marriage that Never Was
PostedJanuary 16, 2011
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from NYC
This film received a lot of hype, and overall, I was drawn to the storyline and actors, and left wondering what went wrong with them. But, the more I think about it, the answer to that question is obvious. Contrary to what many have said, I think, though depressing, it is an OK date film. If anything, it will encourage couples to not project, to take their time and get to know each other, and to take care of each other.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Heartbreaking Look into Marriage
PostedJanuary 15, 2011
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from Gilbert, AZ
I was really excited to see this movie based on the reviews and the actors. Great acting and wonderful chemistry. You can't help but love Ryan Gosling as Dean. The story is depressing so you should know that going into it but it will leave you thinking about marriage and that you hope yours never ends like theirs.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
worst movie, it should have never been made
PostedJanuary 15, 2011
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from 90403
Bad writing, actors are trying to fill the poor dialog with unnecessary foul language and sex scenes. It was made as a showcase for the actors on the account of an intelligent audience. Why do we have to suffer to see them act?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
great movie
PostedJanuary 12, 2011
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from san diego
it was a good movie over all. great actors and they have good chemistry.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Awful movie
PostedJanuary 10, 2011
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from San Diego, CA
This movie has a terrible storyline. You will leave unhappy. Good acting but depressing and awful movie. Can't believe it's getting good reviews.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Haunting
PostedJanuary 10, 2011
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from Washington DC
Another reviewer already expressed my thoughts: superb BUT difficult to watch.... Excellent acting (both the extrovert Gosling and introvert Williams).....
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
A piece or art
PostedJanuary 9, 2011
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from Washington, DC
Painful to watch (in a good way). Incredible movie. Ryan Gosling is one of the best actors of our time. Great chemistry between Ryan and Michelle.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
PostedJanuary 9, 2011
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from New York, NY
my new favorite film. so beautiful and heartbreaking. in my opinion, gosling and williams should both win academy awards for their performance. LOVED.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Captivating and Real
PostedJanuary 8, 2011
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from NYC
Captivating from the first frame due to the stunning performances of Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. Their ability to convey emotional range and depth is what makes the film relatable regardless of the audience's personal experiences. This evolution of a couple's love is infused with humor & pathos though not developed enough at the end of the relationship.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Good movie that will leave you feeling sad
PostedJanuary 8, 2011
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The movie follows a somewhat parallel story line of the same relationship from beginning to end about 10 years apart. I think it exposes a lot more of what the reality of a relationship is than many movies have or can, which is why I recommend it.
I would definitely have liked a little more focus on the more mature relationship and what lead to the situation they are in, but I think the movie aims to have the viewer infer what the reasons are.
Overall, thumbs up.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Blue Valentine
PostedJanuary 8, 2011
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from Washington, DC
Was so disgusted with the vulgarity and degradation of human life and relationships that I left half way through.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Sad but True
PostedJanuary 8, 2011
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Go into this movie knowing it will be an intense and sad journey, but know that you will see some phenomenal acting. This movie is very real and as always, Ryan Gosling doesn't disappoint.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Blue Valentine
PostedJanuary 2, 2011
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A great example of what goes wrong in so many marriages. Shows the pain that comes along with forgetting how to accept and forgive others. Very real. Perhaps it focuses a bit too much on what not to do in a relationship, rather than how to make a relationship work. Still, worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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PostedDecember 30, 2010
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from Culver City
The acting was great but there wasn't really a good story here (I agree with the previous poster) and it was a major downer of a movie. It is probably a realistic portrayal of a relationship crumbling apart...no one really knows what is going on...but I don't really want to sit through that!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Hated It!
PostedDecember 30, 2010
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from Los Angeles, CA
High expectations based on "buzz." Sorely disappointed. Didn't care about either of these characters, the script - um was there one? Good example, the fight scene in the doctor's office. Who wrote that? Or was it improvisational? If so, next time give the actors a script. And where was the set decorator? Asleep or on drugs? Scenes in "Future Room" sucked. Could barely see what they were filming and couldn't tell if they were in the bedroom or bathroom for most of the scene. Overall, I just hated this film not only did I feel I wasted my money, I also wasted my time. Stay away from this film! Go buy a couple of lattes with the money you'll save, sit down and talk about GOOD films. Trust me, you won't put this one in your top ten lists unless you're counting your top ten "these movies sucked" list!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
wonderful movie
PostedDecember 30, 2010
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from los angeles, ca
Intense, heavy, but wonderful movie, with great acting. Thoroughly enjoyed....stimulated thought and discussion...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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B V - Intense
PostedDecember 22, 2010
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from AZ
Saw BV at Sundance earlier this year. Incredible. Ryan and Michelle pour everything into this film. Considering what was going on with MW at the time, she had come through a lot, sort of like peeling back the protection and exposing the wires. Gosling's performance should earn him an Oscar nod. Kudos to director Derek Cianfrance for staying true to his vision from start to finish, from script, actors, and what ended up on the screen. Anyone who has struggled in a relationship will find this almost claustrophobic in its accurate portrayal of a marriage/relationship whose wheels are coming off. There is no relief 'cept inward and downward through our own hearts. Well done
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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