Blue Ruin (2014)
Starring: Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin
Kolack,
Eve Plumb as Kris Cleland, David W. Thompson, Brent Werzner,
Stacy Rock, Sidné Anderson
Plot: An outsider’s life is turned upside down when he
returns home seeking vengeance, proving himself an assassin, he winds up in a
fight to protect his estranged family.
My Review and Thoughts:
Big fat wow. Talk about a suspenseful thriller and edge of
your seat perfection. This is done masterfully in an independent way. This is
how you make a movie. This is how you direct a film. This is how you complete a
film that will leave a lasting impression upon the viewer. I speak of none
other than Blue Ruin, truly something that I will remember. This is going on my
top list of 2014, no doubt whatsoever. A stunning example of independent
perfection.
Flawlessly acted. Breathtakingly dramatic. Awesomely created
through actions, through suspense, through a reality-based feel. A normal
person can relate to this character named Dwight. Average people can understand
this character, can feel like you are a part of his reality and thought
process. The character of Dwight is so thought out and flawlessly performed and
executed.
An awesome haunting music score to go along with the equal
unique atmosphere of the film. A mystery surrounds a homeless man named Dwight.
Approached by local police to tell him the news that double murderer is being
released from prison. This killer holds the key to Dwight's sanity and reality
of living yet not-living.
This is director Jeremy Saulnier's second film and he has
such a talent and a stunning approach at film-making that it floors me. Blue
Ruin is truly a magical film of cinema making. A thriller that needs nothing
added. This also was written by Jeremy Saulnier. Perfectly directed and
perfectly written. This is Crime American at its best. Think early Coen
Brothers or early Tarantino.
The stars someone that I feel mastered his part. Macon Blair
who plays Dwight is why I love cinema. His performance is Oscar worthy and
something to be remembered. He aced this role and I have to say what an actor.
What a part. A flawless example of acting perfection.
The whole cast is golden. Amy Hargreaves is amazing and
truly believable in her role. All the players shine in these parts. Devin
Ratray is amazing in the part of Ben. He aced the no questions asked type
friend. The friend that responds:
"I'll do whatever for you buddy" or better yet “It’s better I
not know."
After Dwight seeks revenge and his ultimate justice; his
plan falters and now he realizes the struggle he is about to go through.
Unpredictable, astonishing, brilliant and ultimately
excellent. Twist and turns. A thick mystery and suspense. An average everyday
person taking on and taking out the garbage. Loved the fear and the edge, this
film takes.
Truly one of the greatest indie films I have seen in a very
long time. Hollywood has nothing on this golden ticket. This has all the
perfection of a tight woven dramatic revenge film and true masterpiece of
independent film-making. This takes away all the crappy hype and commercialism
that is Hollywood and gives the true bare bones of perfection and ultimate
realism.
What's so enjoyable about this film is Dwight is like the
average person. The viewer can relate to Dwight. He is an average person stuck
in an uncontrollable situation. An average person. Not a cold blooded assassin.
So therefore the mistakes happens and the control of the situation is
amateurish, making it all the more reality based and believable.
This is one film that should be seen and praised for its
crime story feel. This has an early unique pioneering way to it. It feels fresh
and new and the persona of revenge, justice, secrets and lies grace this film.
I speck highly of this amazing experience. I highly recommend it.