The second title is a relatively small, American independent picture called Blue Ruin. Director Jeremy Saulnier has created an incredibly effective, low-key revenge thriller about Dwight Evans, a disheveled, quiet vagrant struggling through life after his parents’ murder. After being informed by the police that the alleged murderer is being released from prison, Dwight sets forth to avenge his lost loved ones. When things turn grim, he must protect his estranged sister from the rival family’s retaliation.
Like Big Bad Wolves, Blue Ruin is simply a hell of a ride. This
film’s beauty surfaces in its silence, showing more than it tells.
Saulnier expertly builds scenes of tension, emotion and humor, many of
which without a word ever spoken. However, when words are delivered,
they work. The writing is neither great nor poor, and the performances
are not much more than adequate. But the film is built to play its
strengths, and Saulnier nails it. In all fairness, the film ends up in
far-fetched territory, but if you can suspend your disbelief and take
the journey, it’s easy to stomach. Blue Ruin is also available on
Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and iTunes.
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