Out of Blue

I stayed with it, waiting but not sure what for - the acting was better than the plot (well don't think there really is one)

Just watched this on BBC2 and did not find it perfect, but still well spent time. It is a cops and murderers story played out amongst people who live a very different life from most of those who write about it. I have made it a habit of watching a movie, and then look up what the "critics" had to say about it. Again and again I find that the "Rotten Tomatoes approved" label has not much meaning, as for every movie there are always a lot of those criticising , who are very obviously far too stupid to actually comprehend anything that is two steps ahead of Star wars, or Marvel comics movies.... What would be correct to criticise would be the lousy explanation of Schrödingers Cat that is given by persons who ought to know better and which are absurdly preposterous for quantum physicists and makes it all a bit unrealistic. Still... this is about real human beings, and even real police, so it is way above the usual garbage that is sold as movie nowadays. Still... 35% and 32%... really? Checking the opinions on Rotten Tomatoes from critcs and audiences is almost always great entertainment and worth a big laugh... what morons write here is amazing. What is good and what is not.. is decided by majority vote ???? lol...

This is not a film for everyone - its very much an arty film with a fair amount of philosophy/cosmology present at times, that may put some people off. I suppose its a little slow plot wise but I liked that it gives the viewer time to contemplate things. It emphasises/focusses in on the colour blue a lot (the blue of the sea and, moreso, the sky (but I guess the films title hinted at that). There is quite a melancholic feel to it but I liked following the main character, Mike, around, discovering what they discovered. I thought Miriam was a particularly interesting character. I also liked the musical score - it's not too loud and jarring or anything - it highlights the main characters curiosiy and perseverence to solve the case. I felt this film is rather understated. To some it may appear quite bleak and bland but I see its appeal - its not entirely memorable but it's worth seeing I reckon anyway, so yes, I'd recommend it, so long as you know what kind of film it is. I reckon it'd look particularly good seeing it, visually, on as large a screen as possible.

Better Murder Mysteries Exist On ITV or BBC, Such As Vere, Frost Or Even The Bill. This Tries To Set The Scene In Mississippi, In The Threads Of "True Detective" - But Against That Masterpiece Of Film Making, This Is A Deplorable Mess..With Very Crap Acting. Absolutely Terrible Scene Segue Attempts That Don't Develop Any Validation Of Its Comprising Parts. A Good Example Of Crappy Film-Making That Others Will Dress As Film-Making Mess That Is Supposed?? Genius?? ..Ahhh, No...This Is Rubbish, Just Live With It & Move On..

Although it's billed as a thriller, a lot of viewers will find "Out of Blue" infuriatingly slow and deliberate. Yes, it's a murder mystery. But it's also ruminative concerning issues like our place in the universe and the paradoxical nature of events and our perception of them. Schrödinger's cat is mentioned a lot. Sound confusing? It is, intentionally so. Patricia Clarkson plays Mike Hoolihan, a middle aged New Orleans detective investigating the murder of astrophysicist Jenifer Rockwell (Mamie Gummer). She was shot to death in the observatory where she had just delivered a lecture about the mysteries of the universe. We hear a lot of talk in this film about how we are all stardust. Suspects in the crime include fellow professor Ian Strammi (Tony Jones) and Rockwell's boyfriend Duncan (Jonathan Majors). The murder also has the same modus operandi of a known serial killer from years past. James Caan plays Rockwell's irate father, a retired war hero who may be a key figure in the case. All the ingredients for a juicy mystery are here, but the pace is almost somnolent. Lovers of fast action will be asleep 30 minutes into this film. Those who choose to stay awake will have a lot to ponder. Symbolism abounds, from repeated passages with Brenda Lee singing "I'll Be Seeing You"(too many times!) to Hoolihan's cat (just to remind us of Schrödinger), to a jar of Hydra skin cream, to mysterious rolling blue marbles. The New Orleans portrayed here is not the bright, noisy Bourbon Street city, but a quiet place of dark, muted colors. Clarkson's strong performance is magnetic enough to hold our interest in spite of all the arcane goings on. She's emotionally reserved, a recovering alcoholic. Her police work is intuitive and thoughtful. She skillfully underacts, so when she finally flares up later in the film, it has real impact. I found this film to be entertaining, in spite of its artsy self-consciousness. But many viewers will not have the patience for it.

In the end i was completely bemused as to what was going on , there was a strain of David Lynch allusions throughout . There was no one carrying a log or wrapped in bubblewrap , Give it a miss .

Casting Patricia Clarkson in the lead detective role was a huge mistake. We simply cannot accept a detective that delivers every line as though she's on Valium. Her pacing was so lethargic, I found myself wondering if it had been me who was killed instead of the character on the movie.

Out of Blue: Tedium. Patricia Clarkson is great in other films where she's not center stage, but as a lead she wilts on the vine. Nothing really convinces or gels - just a dull (completely under-researched) detective procedural playing out in slow motion. There's nothing to recommend here (unless you think collective whispering is a sign of sincerity or great acting). A bloodless beast to behold - even James Caan fails to light it into life.

not a very well received film, but i thought it was interesting. i admit that i had to go find a "what happened here" spoiler on google, but, even though the story didn't come right out and explain every detail, it still kept me engaged.

Never quite got on track. Just a little too mysterious. Good acting, weak presentation of script.