Blue Valentine

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Dominic B Williams and Gosling shine in this. There's kindness, despair, joy and sadness in the story of their love blossoming and withering. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Allan C Well-told but dreary tale of a marriage unraveling Blue Valentine (2010) **** This is one of those movies I appreciate, but did not really enjoy. The film documents a disintegrating marriage between Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, told through time-jumps to different points in their relationship, from their initial courtship, to when they have a child, to the eventual dissolution of their marriage. Williams and Gosling both give fantastic performances, particularly Williams, and director, co-writer Derek Cianfrance gives the film a Cinema vérité feel, where it’s as if you’re a fly on the wall peeking in on these people’s lives. However, as well drawn as these characters are, as good as the performances are, and as well crafted a story the film tells, it’s kind of a miserable film to watch. It’s reminded me of DANCER IN THE DARK, where it’s a brilliant film, but is so unpleasant that I’ll probably never watch it again. College-aged-Allan was much more into this sort of art house kitchen sink realism, but the older I get, the more I simply want to be entertained and have a lower tolerance for art house endurance tests. But then again, I just watched BUFFALO 66, a total kitchen sink type of film, for the first time last year and absolutely loved it! However, that film wasn’t a bummer of a movie like this one. Overall, BLUE VALENTINE is worth watching, but get ready for some depressing good times.  AI CAPSULE REVIEW: Blue Valentine is a beautifully acted, emotionally raw portrait of a marriage in collapse that’s as artful as it is emotionally draining. It’s a masterclass in performance and realism—but not exactly a fun night at the movies. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Shinnie W Really good, I even should not hold that half a star! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Audience Member really boring movie... Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Landen D A very sad movie that that shows how much of a struggle marriage can really be. Although what makes it great is that every different viewer can relate to one of the characters rather then the other while still making a strong case in why that character is in the right in the marriage. I also enjoyed how it showed that both characters are very flawed and how that is the reality of not just marriage, but life itself. We can use this movie as an example that we need to try and understand each other more. Overall just a very relatable movie for both ends of the spectrum. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Niza R Movies like these are difficult to come by, Ryan gosling and Michelle Williams have the kind of chemistry you’d find between your midwestern parents, and because of that the movie not only seems familiar but hits way too close to home. Blue valentine movies you to a place of discomfort and love, it helps you doubt things that you were sure about, truths and facts that you thought you could’ve proved, but it also shows you that honest love has existed and will continue to exist regardless if it’s mutual Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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