Blue Bayou is undoubtedly an emotional experience that succeeds even though it occasionally tries too hard to earn those moments. It's a weird complaint to say that a film can have too much emotion but some scenes early on don't earn what they're going for. Other than that though, this is a rightfully angry film with an emotional earnesty and honesty that hurts.
Justin Chon is instantly likeable in the lead role, his first scenes with Sydney Kowalske are endlessly heartwarming. Whilst he does try to keep things light, the pain of his past and uncertain future always creep in to give him heavier moments, making him a fully rounded character. Alicia Vikander spends a lot of the film stressed or in pain, which makes her rendition of Blue Bayou a beautiful and calming moment.
Justin Chon's direction is amazing, which completely makes up for any clunky scriptwriting. Shooting on film gives everything a gorgeous grain and interspersed between all the usual indie filmmaking techniques are some striking dream sequences filled with stunning shots. Its direction that's designed to be noticed, balancing its urgency with serenity.
Justin Chon is instantly likeable in the lead role, his first scenes with Sydney Kowalske are endlessly heartwarming. Whilst he does try to keep things light, the pain of his past and uncertain future always creep in to give him heavier moments, making him a fully rounded character. Alicia Vikander spends a lot of the film stressed or in pain, which makes her rendition of Blue Bayou a beautiful and calming moment.
Justin Chon's direction is amazing, which completely makes up for any clunky scriptwriting. Shooting on film gives everything a gorgeous grain and interspersed between all the usual indie filmmaking techniques are some striking dream sequences filled with stunning shots. Its direction that's designed to be noticed, balancing its urgency with serenity.
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