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Blue Car

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Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old. Meg finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and steps into the role of mentor and father figure, encouraging her to enter a national poetry contest for which he is a judge. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
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A cautionary tale that rings true.

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David Ansen Newsweek 03/07/2018
There's nothing flashy about Moncrieff's filmmaking, and there doesn't need to be: from the start, she gets the emotional details right, and the viewer feels intimately engaged with the young protagonist. It's a powerful, fresh, honest debut. Go to Full Review Bill Muller Arizona Republic 06/12/2003
3/5
Worth watching for the coming-out party of Agnes Bruckner, a relative newcomer who shows her mettle with an extraordinary performance in this very ordinary tear-jerker. Go to Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer 06/11/2003
An impressive first effort from Ms. Moncrieff, but the eternal Aristotelian in me finds it depressing to watch characters always walking around in moral quicksand. Go to Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site 02/16/2021
Margaret Colin is excellent as the harried mother, making desperate and perhaps humiliating efforts to win promotion, unable to pay sufficient attention to her two daughters, alternately angry and tender. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/03/2020
3.5/4.0
One of the more stunning films I've seen on the subject of sexual abuse and family dynamics. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
2.5/5
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Stephen C @bob25009 May 20 How did you **** this movie up?!!! See more 09/29/2014 just ok coming of age tale See more Frances H 07/31/2013 Well acted and well made drama about a teen in crisis. What I found unforgivable was the betrayal of trust on the part of the teacher in the story--an adult, no matter how unhappy his life, only commits this kind act out of pure selfishness and to do such a thing to a girl he knows has been through hell is inexcusable. Everyone involved betrays their responsibility to this girl, and no one tries to get her the help she needs. See more 05/06/2013 Brilliant pairing of Agnes Bruckner and David Strathairn in this disturbing tale. The way it explores vulnerability and motivation was impressive and I'll be looking for other films where the director, Karen Moncrieff has been involved. See more 02/06/2013 A slow paced, beautiful and melancholic film that touched a nerve. Great performance from Agnes Bruckner. Amazing film considering it is writer/director Karen Moncrieff's film debut and was edited on an apple computer. Stunning. See more 08/16/2012 Gripping, raw, dramatic, real, sad, but not too melodramatic. Everything an indie drama should be. See more Read all reviews
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Karen Moncrieff

Director

David Strathairn

Auster

Agnes Bruckner

Meg

Margaret Colin

Diane

Frances Fisher

Delia

A.J. Buckley

Pat

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Blue Car

Blue Car (2002) Blue Car (2002) Blue Car (2002) Director Karen Moncrieff with David Strathairn and Agnes Bruckner. David Strathairn and Agnes Bruckner in Karen Moncrieff's BLUE CAR. Meg (Agnes Bruckner) and Mr. Auster (David Strathairn) star in Karen Moncrieff's BLUE CAR. View more photos

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Synopsis Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old. Meg finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and steps into the role of mentor and father figure, encouraging her to enter a national poetry contest for which he is a judge. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
Director
Karen Moncrieff
Producer
Peer J. Oppenheimer, Amy Sommer, David Waters
Screenwriter
Karen Moncrieff
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 23, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$464.1K
Runtime
1h 36m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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