The highly anticipated new drama from director Derek Cianfrance Blue Valentine powerfully explores the consequences of motorcycle rider Luke's - Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling - fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child.
The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery - Golden Globe Award nominee Bradley Cooper. The two men become locked on a tense collision course which will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following.
The film has received favourable reviews, earning an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 68 out of 100 on Metacritic. Although this is a film which is bleak and raw it is vibrating with energy.
Three years ago, Derek Cianfrance enjoyed success on a big scale with his small-scale breakthrough movie: Blue Valentine, the story of a claustrophobically unhappy relationship between a married couple played by Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams
Gosling gives his most open and engaging performance yet, his sleepy, woozy mannerisms developing into a complex interior world of hurt, resentment and disappointment. Bradley Cooper's Avery, on the other hand, appears first as a fresh-faced officer.
*Cianfrance and his sterling cast keep it all together, vanquishing doubt and soap suds. There's a palpable sense of teamwork that brings out the best in all of these players.* Toronto Star
*Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper occupy the two halves of an operatically ambitious film that sees director Derek Cianfrance making a bid for the auteur league* The Guardian
Watch the trailer below:
Screening on: Friday 31st May at 7.45pm, Saturday 1st June at 10.45am & 7.45pm and Monday 3rd June at 2pm.
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