DarkBlueAlmostBlack

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dave s The characters in Dark Blue Almost Black have seemingly been defeated by life, deeply flawed individuals surrendering their dreams to circumstances they are unable to control or alter. Despite this, they are somehow relatable and, perhaps more surprisingly, strangely likeable. Set in Madrid, the main protagonist, Jorge (Quim Gutierrez) works as a janitor while supporting his ailing father, reluctant to pursue his desired career in the world of business. Impacting his life are an ex-convict brother, his brother's imprisoned girlfriend, an unrequited love from his childhood, and a best friend struggling with his sexuality. It is a moving film, a human tapestry that provides a unique insight into the human condition, filled with impressive performances and subtle plot developments that keep things interesting throughout. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Benjamin H Lacking in investing storytelling, Daniel Sanchez Arevalo's Spanish drama has some interesting characters and message but expresses them with boundless dirtiness and tiring pace. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/16/22 Full Review Audience Member Very well performed movie, in every way. The story of Israel touched me in a moment where I was discovering my sexuality, and the drama between Jorge and Paula was pretty interesting too. Also, very good soundtrack, where "Imaginarte" of Lantana it's still on my Spotify lists. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Lacking in investing storytelling, Daniel Sanchez Arevalo's Spanish drama has some interesting characters and message but expresses them with boundless dirtiness and tiring pace. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Inside all this mess,there was something that pulled me in.I am not sure if that something is the characters or the central plot,but it kept me going.It was a really well-performed and well-directed movie,and quite enjoyable.Once again European cinema shows that it knows what it's doing.DarkBlueAlmostBlack is the dream we all have and all the things that pull us away from it.In that essense it was great! Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The blues, dark, almost black... That's Daniel Sánchez Arévalo's message in his highly rewarded azuloscurocasinegro. It happens to be the same color as the suit Jorge (Quim Gutiérrez) is dreaming of. This suit represents his freedom. The movie itself is set in the same dark blue color setting, but it never gets too moody. there is a nice balance between the emotions (there are some really funny parts with Israel and with Jorge's brother Antonio), joined by a very decent score. The story never gets into extremes: the emotions are subtle but real. The characters are well developed (especially Jorge's and Paula's), and deep enough to be able to feel with them. Newcomer Daniel Sánchez Arévalo brings us a delicate story with a smile and a tear. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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