Blue State

R

2007

1 hr. 30 min.

Comedy

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40%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

34%

1,000+ Ratings

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In the days leading up to the 2004 U.S. presidential election, political activist John Logue (Breckin Meyer) makes an inebriated pledge: He'll move to Canada if George W. Bush is reelected. When the unthinkable happens, John decides to own up to his promise. With the help of the group "Marry a Canadian," John joins forces with another aspiring ex-pat, Chloe (Anna Paquin), for a road trip up north during which they talk politics, life and, eventually, love.

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A lot of fun, especially for those of us who said we would leave the country if Bush won. The love story works really well also.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Really wanted to like it more . I like politics and the cast . Some decent parts and laughs

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/20

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I really enjoyed parts of this movie. It did make me stop and think from time to time about different things. Most of all it left me thinking of this song from the musical "Into the Woods"; Running away- let's do it, Free from the ties that bind. No more despair Or burdens to bear Out there in the yonder. Running away- go to it. Where did you have in mind? Have to take care: Unless there's a "where," You'll only be wandering blind. Just more questions. Different kinds. Where are we to go? Where are we ever to go? Running away- we'll do it. Why sit around, resigned? Trouble is, son, The farther you run, The more you feel undefined For what you've left undone And, more, what you've left behind.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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just fair-kind of dorky.nothing to rave about.couple of funny parts,but overall it was blah and goofy.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Since I didn't turn it off and watched it in its entirety, I'll take that as being a good sign. BLUE STATE was a little film that ended up being moderately entertaining. This was a unique story that flowed pretty well and ended with a satisfying conclusion. There's not much more to it than that. This film wasn't overly complex, interesting or compelling. But overall, it was a bit of harmless fun that came as quick as it left. I must warn you that if you're not into political movies or are right wing, this may not be the film for you. A very generous -- 6/10.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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To much politics not enough substance

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Marshall Lewy

Director

Breckin Meyer

John Logue

Anna Paquin

Chloe Hamon

Joyce Krenz

Mrs. Logue

Richard Blackburn

Mr. Logue

Seun Olagunju

Randall

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

Liberals run to Canada in mature political romcom.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 18, 2010

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

The film remarkably avoids much the preachiness it is prone to, although it does ultimately succumb to it quite often.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2008

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

rather heavy-handed

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 17, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...Marshall Lewy's political agenda becomes awfully difficult to stomach...

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 6, 2008

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Awkwardly preachy yet charmingly personal.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 9, 2008

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Synopsis

In the days leading up to the 2004 U.S. presidential election, political activist John Logue (Breckin Meyer) makes an inebriated pledge: He'll move to Canada if George W. Bush is reelected. When the unthinkable happens, John decides to own up to his promise. With the help of the group "Marry a Canadian," John joins forces with another aspiring ex-pat, Chloe (Anna Paquin), for a road trip up north during which they talk politics, life and, eventually, love.

Director: Marshall Lewy
Executive Producer: Anna Paquin, Nathaniel Salter, Kevin Richardson, Vince Vannelli
Screenwriter: Marshall Lewy
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2013

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