The Blue Room

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The Blue Room

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Released Oct 3, 2014

1h 16m

Mystery & Thriller

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Following an adulterous tryst, a man (Léa Drucker) finds himself under investigation for an unknown crime.

Critics Consensus

The Blue Room proves a sobering study of the dark side of human nature, as well as a coolly assured directorial effort from star and co-writer Mathieu Amalric.

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

In The Blue Room, Mathieu Amalric directs and stars in an updated version of the 1964 Georges Simenon novel about adultery and death in a small town.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 10, 2016

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

An unfolding police investigation leaves us guessing until the final moment just what exactly happened when an illicit love affair turned bad.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2016

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

On the evidence here, former Bond villain Amalric is every bit as accomplished a director as he is an actor.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 9, 2016

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

For many years we have known that Amalric is one of the best actors in French cinema, but over time we are also confirming that he is also one of the most valuable directors. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Sep 27, 2023

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Jason Adams

The Film Experience

Lukewarm when it should boil and tepid when it should chill to the bone

Jul 2, 2021

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Julian Lytle

Punch Drunk Critics

The Blue Room is very engaging and concise thriller something that works great for the fall season.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 11, 2020

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Audience Member

The movie is slow but told with flashbacks and short vignettes - each of which adds another piece to the puzzle. Think of this as a jigsaw puzzle you are sort of interested in but will continue to work on it until it is done. Don't give the outcome too much thought althought I did. Even in the legal system of France, there would be insufficient evidence to prosecute the main characters and there is someone else who has much clearer motive and means yet is not under investigation. It's a short film but worth watching. Especially with people who like to talk about "who dun it" books and movies.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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The story unravels brilliantly but the ending is delivered poor. Well worth a watch though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Inconsequential self important Gone Girl lite

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Kept waiting for a surprise ending that never happened. So stop watching if that's what you are hoping for to save this movie. Wasted my hour and 15 minutes.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Eh. Dumb ending. Dumb sex scenes. Cinematography and story could have been better. Alternated too much.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

A good French film about two lovers and a trial for their crimes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Synopsis

Following an adulterous tryst, a man (Léa Drucker) finds himself under investigation for an unknown crime.

Director: Mathieu Amalric
Producer: Paulo Branco
Screenwriter: Stéphanie Cléau, Mathieu Amalric, Georges Simenon
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: arte France Cinéma, Film(s), Alfama Films Production
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $239.4K
Runtime: 1h 16m
Aspect Ratio: Academy (1.33:1)

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