Console best movie i've ever seen.

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

bob the moo Like everyone else probably has already said, there is something of the Coen Brothers about this film, but not in terms of humor or oddity, but rather in its stripped down violence that worked so well in Blood Simple. The plot here sees a homeless man learning that the man who murdered his parents has been released from jail. He sets out for revenge, but the attempt goes badly, putting his estranged sister and family at risk.Starting out mostly in wordless scenes, the film draws us in with Dwight revealing a lot of his life and what led him there, all with little touches and moment. We don't fully understand the ins and outs of it all, but the gist is clear and it is engaging. The steady pace of the start continues throughout, and it works well to produce tension and build-up within scenes, but also across the film as a whole. The stripped down feel to the writing, soundtrack, and production all add to that sense of tension - it doesn't feel forced for flamboyance or excessive (although the closing scenes maybe do a bit, to their slight detriment). There isn't a 'side' really, although of course we follow Dwight as our way in - but it is the spiral and lack of choice that draws the film along just like it does to him.Blair is the star here and he holds the film together. He is convincing in his simplicity, and delivers an engaging character whether he is on the beach at the start, making bad decisions, or dealing with a mess he has no way out of. The supporting cast are all good (and benefit from a lack of 'faces'), but it is Blair's film throughout. Writer/director Saulnier has a deft touch for tension, with good camera movement when it matters (tracking what isn't visible for example), as well as allowing nothing to happen at times when so much is at stake.Blue Ruin was a surprise find at a time when I knew nothing about it but the running time fitting my evening. It turned out to be a gripping but sparsely populated film, which played to its strengths from start to finish.

wesm-97208 Blue Ruin is easily one of my favorite movies. I'm a huge revenge/thriller movie fan and Blue Ruin exceeded my expectations. Excellent story and acting is very well done. If you're looking for a thrilling movie with great action and revenge give it a shot. Movies like these don't get the credit they deserve!

Leofwine_draca BLUE RUIN is a fine revenge thriller of the type that you thought America couldn't make anymore. These low-fi films are the opposite of the bloated and glossy Hollywood-style blockbuster and all the better for it. The film I can most liken it to is THE ROVER, a similar low-key Aussie story about the path of revenge and the unusual outcomes that one must face when embarking down it.To say too much about the plot of BLUE RUIN would be to spoil it, so I won't. What I will say is that this is a slow paced and spare film that keeps you gripped throughout, including in the moments where not much happens. It has a drive and consistency that makes it work. The suspense keeps you hooked to the ensuing events and the violence, when it comes, is brief but extremely hard-hitting. A squad of naturalistic performances enhance a film in which realism is key, and the result is one of the freshest American thrillers to be made in years.

ledzeppelin302 It's hard to breakdown what I loved about this movie in just 1,000 words, but let me just start off by saying that this is one of the most refreshing thrillers I've seen in quite some time.The first thing that makes it great, among a number of superb qualities, is that the film never holds your hand. There's never any lame exposition, as all the answers are laid out visually for the audience.In fact, the characters in this film, despite very strong performances from all involved, have very little dialogue. Macon Blair, the lead, is particularly good, often expressing exactly what he is feeling just through his facial expressions. The direction and cinematography in this film is masterful. There were so many beautiful, lingering shots that I truly lost count of the number of times I thought "Wow, that is gorgeous". Plot-wise, the film is simple and straightforward. We know from the get-go that the major theme of the movie is revenge; what it does to us, and what it can make us do, I felt like the film explored this in very satisfying, haunting way. If you have a strong stomach (the violence in this film is fast, visceral, and realistically portrayed), and are in the mood for a truly well-made thriller, this film is definitely for you.