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Blue Is the Warmest Color

2013
Romance
Drama
3h 0m
15-year-old Adèle dreams of finding the love of her life. When she meets Thomas - a dark, handsome, friendly stranger who falls for her instantly - her dream seems to have come true. But an unsettling erotic reverie upsets the romance before it begins. Adèle imagines that the mysterious, blue-haired girl she encountered in the street slips into her bed and possesses her with an overwhelming voluptuous pleasure. (wildbunch.biz)
Directed by:
Abdellatif Kechiche Abdellatif Kechiche
Written by:
Abdellatif Kechiche Abdellatif Kechiche Ghalia Lacroix Julie Maroh
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Starring:
Salim Kechiouche Aurélien Recoing Aurélien Recoing Léa Seydoux Léa Seydoux Adèle Exarchopoulos Adèle Exarchopoulos Jérémie Laheurte Jérémie Laheurte Catherine Salée Alma Jodorowsky Sandor Funtek Benjamin Siksou Mona Walravens
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Genres:
Romance, Drama
AKA:
vie d'Adèle, La
Country:
France
Languages:
English, French
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Blue Is the Warmest Color

2013
Romance
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3h 0m
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randallodimRandallODim
Rated 30 Nov 2013
86
82nd
Yo listen up, here's a story, about a little girl that lives in a blue world. And all day and all night and everything she sees is just blue, like her, inside and outside. Blue is her house with a blue little doorway, and a blue sheet set, and everything is blue for her, and herself, and everybody around, 'cause she ain't got nobody to listen.
Rated 30 Nov 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 08 Dec 2013
95
99th
First and foremost, peerlessly acted. The filmmaking is traditional art cinema at its finest, the realistic style giving us access to both trivial and defining events. For three hours we witness two crucial periods for Adele, her coming of age and life as a twentysomething. Having been immersed in moments of ecstacy and desperation, I can't imagine how, by the end, one wouldn't be completely invested in the outcome of her sexually charged relationship with Emma. Outstanding... Chapter 3, please!
Rated 08 Dec 2013
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 24 Nov 2013
7
67th
The entire movie is a classic thematic and visual trope for lesbian intimacy, and as a result, the characters feel inauthentic and shallow, and the presence of the "male gaze" is constant. That's not to say it doesn't have its moments, like the beautiful sequence where Emma comes to Adele in a dream, but the end result is conflicting. Food for thought: "Straight men are excluded from lesbian sexuality because of their gender, so perhaps seek to control it by imagining their fantasies on-screen"
Rated 24 Nov 2013
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 30 Jun 2013
92
94th
If you read a book, it's between the lines. If you see this movie, it's between the scenes. I don't know how, maybe it's because of the non-judging attitude that surrounds everything, maybe it's the great actors, maybe it's the fantastic script, that always knows what is necessary and what's not - but in the end this is a perfect movie.
Rated 30 Jun 2013
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 21 Mar 2014
95
98th
Far be it from me to complain about a prolonged sex scene between two beautiful french women, but it says something about the qualities of the rest of the movie, that this is the least interesting part. Engaging, heartfelt, profound and elevated by an effortlessly authentic feel.
Rated 21 Mar 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 23 Sep 2013
90
97th
Blue is the Warmest Color is a fantastic drama detailing the life of one person from adolescence to her early twenties, and while watching it you will feel a range of emotions unlike in most films you will see. The characters feel real and are performed perfectly, the story works on a human level, and if it had some of its sex scenes trimmed for pacing purposes -- there is such a thing as too much explicit sex; after a certain point it loses meaning -- it would basically be a perfect movie.
Rated 23 Sep 2013
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 20 Jan 2014
80
73rd
What were they thinking using two straight actresses and putting a straight director behind the camera? It could have been the ultimate film on homosexuality, but now it's 'only better' then, say, Brokeback Mountain. A major complaint in an otherwise perfect film. Luckily, it's not enough to spoil the experience. The direction is still great and the performances are simply amazing. Deserves some oscar nominations.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
shellishShellish
Rated 24 Nov 2013
50
8th
Everything I feared it would be, poorly shot, unbelievable, overly focused on meaninglessness. The dialogue is trite and, if anything, ill-informed and insulting. Lea Seydoux may be the film's only saving grace.
Rated 24 Nov 2013
xacviantxacviant
Rated 16 Nov 2013
61
15th
The love affair of Adele (Adele Exarchopoulos) and Emma (Lea Seydoux), depicted at great length (three hours), but without the complexity or distinction to really justify it. Ironically, the notorious sex scenes are the most distinctive part of it; otherwise, it's all too predictable and not terribly insightful. Exarchopoulos is merely okay, but Seydoux brings spirit and passion to her role. Abdellatif Kechiche's direction is undistinguished, which does not make the time pass any quicker.
Rated 16 Nov 2013
crytenocryteno
Rated 08 Oct 2013
75
66th
Overpraised and overlonged .... I give 72 just because of the hard work by the lead actess.
Rated 08 Oct 2013
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 06 Jul 2014
26
9th
If "brevity is the soul of wit" (Shakespeare for those of you less cultured than myself) this movie would have an IQ of 70 at best. I'm all for a film taking its time, but there is a point of diminishing returns when you keep showing close ups of somebody's face whose mouth is always hanging open because they are indefinitely congested. Made it to the first real sex scene between the two main girls and it became clear this movie was more exploiting sex, not artistically exploring it. Pass.
Rated 06 Jul 2014
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
80
80th
Not really a film about homosexuality as the source might have been. It's more to do with growing up, love, relationships & social class. Funny how most of the themes are channeled through food & eating (Adele's attitude towards life, her sexual awakening, angst & the social divide between characters). Probably the most convincing portrayal of a 15-year-old girl I've seen. Relentlessly intimate directing. Heartbreaking & intensely relatable, still on the fence about the sex scenes though.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
dougiedDougieD
Rated 17 Nov 2013
90
81st
An intense coming-of-age story that shows the excitement and brutal harshness of first love and broken relationships. Despite being a three hour drama with lengthy sex scenes it never feels too long and every scene moves the plot forward. Nearly constant close-up shots compliment the power of the performances and chemistry of Adele Exarchopoulos and Lea Seydoux, who are so beautiful even when in tears or stuffing their faces with food.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
langelundLangelund
Rated 13 Nov 2013
85
89th
One of the better three-hour coming of age-lesbian sex dramas. Adèle Exarchopoulos is as big a rising star as her last name is impossible to pronounce.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
moonsmilkmoonsmilk
Rated 04 Mar 2014
8
59th
Honestly, the only flaw I can really think of with this is how weird and male-gazey the sex scenes seem to be. They kinda diminish what's otherwise a damn fine achievement in film.
Rated 04 Mar 2014
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 25 Sep 2014
80
83rd
Adele is mesmerizing in this coming of age story as we watch her transform from a teenager to a young woman. Finding her way, exploring her sexuality and making mistakes. A love story, a story of raw passions and lessons in human weakness. Several graphic sex scenes. The acting is convincing and the story is well told. There are many highs and lows but a good balance. Genuine, emotional, tender, vulnerable, engaging and beautiful.
Rated 25 Sep 2014
rufamRufam
Rated 08 Nov 2013
85
93rd
A powerful, naturalistic examination of first love and the baggage that comes with it -both good and bad. Kechiche's close-ups immerse us into Adèle's world, the cast is great across the board (Exarchopoulos is a revelation and Seydoux is terrific as well) and the whole thing feels just painfully grounded in reality. The film can be draggy at times (I'm not sure the 3-hour runtime was entirely justified) but the overall experience is greatly rewarding.
Rated 08 Nov 2013
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 09 Sep 2013
92
91st
Adèle. Exarchopoulos.
Rated 09 Sep 2013
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 27 Jan 2015
85
91st
A chronicle of the sexual awakening and first tumultuous relationship of a young lesbian in France. The performances from the two lead actresses are so wonderfully natural and emotional, there were times when I felt less like I was watching a movie and more like I was a voyeur listening in on someone's private conversation. The long and steamy sex scenes are the icing on the cake, although (and I can't believe I'm about to type this) the film would've been just as good without them.
Rated 27 Jan 2015
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 15 Oct 2013
8
78th
Through some of recent memory most explosive content, Kettiche not only endows his film with a striking realism but offers a glimpse into the souls of two remarkable actresses. Their fiery relationship suggests a natural, almost animalistic attraction, while brimming with the doubts, feelings and desires that a real union of two people can contain. Despite finding myself numbed by its somewhat deflated ending, this is powerful filmmaking.
Rated 15 Oct 2013
sebbysebby
Rated 26 Feb 2014
35
10th
One of the most overrated films of the decade. There is nothing unique done here, nothing out of the ordinary -- thematically and cinematically all of this has been done before in a superior fashion. The characters and their relationships are scrap heap cliches. Just terrible.
Rated 26 Feb 2014
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 08 Nov 2013
60
44th
Ideologically confused, flawed and at times pseudoartistic, it's far from a masterpiece, just good throughout. Despite its three hours, it's sadly bereft of emotional crescendi save for a couple of scenes in the third part; its realism is of sentiment and avoids the "pedestrian" aspects of living, resulting in a rather small slice of life. Exarchopoulos is great however (although I didn't care much about her character), with Seydoux providing fine support and a few stronger moments as well.
Rated 08 Nov 2013
obdurateObdurate
Rated 01 Jan 2014
85
80th
STOP GIVING ME BONERS. Both leads give a dazzling performance to the point I just said dazzling which I never do, but Adele is the best by far, because she perfectly conveys every inch of sadness or happiness at every second it is needed. It's an intensely gripping coming of age tale that humanizes everything and everyone perfectly. It moves along at a perfect pace so it doesn't even feel like it's 3 hours. Beautiful film making on all fronts.
Rated 01 Jan 2014
fromenbergFromenberg
Rated 04 Jan 2014
50
3rd
This movie should have been better
Rated 04 Jan 2014
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 31 Dec 2013
85
85th
Much like "Stoker", among the most passionate movies I've seen, and where, with a movie like "Room in Rome", sexuality feels tacked on, here it is a character unto itself. Adele Exarchopoulos commands her role. Beautifully crafted and human (in both comfortable and uncomfortable ways), with nearly perfect dialogue, I feel the movie easily survives its runtime and over-the-top sex scenes, though it can be criticized for both. The "male gaze" argument is B.S. if you pay attention. Treat yourself.
Rated 31 Dec 2013
armilioArmilio
Rated 21 Dec 2014
70
63rd
Really emotional, the view on the love-story is sensible, genuine and realistic, but it's too long, and the plot seems to go nowhere sometimes: ok, it's the first love, with all the good and all the bad, and she is growing, so? so, nothing more. There are sex-scenes that seem useless, except for shocking and/or scandalize an heterosexual audiance. But for people like my generation grown with youporn, there is no scandal, no shock.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 29 Sep 2013
75
53rd
Filmekimi 2013 & karakterlerini ve konusunu yer yer somurdugunu dusundugum, cinsellik sahnelerinin gereksiz bir uzami olduguna inandigim bir film. yine de iyi cekildigi ve yazildigi gercegini kabul etmeliyim. sartre varolusculugunu ve aslinda sartre'in 'bir yoneticinin cocuklugu' hikayesi ile paralel hikayesini sevdim.
Rated 29 Sep 2013
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 29 May 2022
89
60th
It’s not perfect, but it is extremely well acted, and I did love and admire the actual love story and themes it focused on. The life lessons were very much so needed and felt earned, and even brought the movie home for me. I related heavily to Adèle at several points in the movie. It does feel long at times and I’m not sure all of the sex scenes needed to go on (quite) as long as they did, but all in all, this is some very emotionally investing, thoughtful art cinema.
Rated 29 May 2022
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 26 Mar 2014
65
51st
I'm split when it comes to this movie, because as a film it is beautifully executed. I love the pacing, the script, and the cinematography dearly. As expected, the acting is absolutely superb and the two leads sell this love story very well. That being said, I was somewhat perturbed by how rooted within the heterosexual male's gaze the film seemed to be, so much so that the creator of the graphic novel even disliked the treatment of the characters' sexuality in the film. Regardless, it was great
Rated 26 Mar 2014
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 18 Mar 2014
81
90th
Watch it with your family.
Rated 18 Mar 2014
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 29 Apr 2014
95
99th
This film may be an overly heterosexual view of a homosexual relationship, but it's sincere and compelling, and taken on the level of an intense depiction of young love with all its passion, mystery, confusion and heartbreak it succeeds in almost every respect. Adèle Exarchopoulos' performance alone is more than worth the price of admission, as she delivers a breathtakingly raw yet delicate performance of astonishing depth and maturity.
Rated 29 Apr 2014
bofbof
Rated 15 Dec 2013
81
86th
Intimate, unflinching (perhaps a little too much so at times - knowing the original author's comments on the movie it's hard not to see it), and unwilling to take overly clichéd solutions; too many LGBT focused films seem to end happily ever after the second the two overcome society's hangups, but here it gets to continue past that point. Adèle Exarchopoulos is the standout of the year.
Rated 15 Dec 2013
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 11 Aug 2013
90
96th
The only thing better than the two main performances is the guy directing them.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
damildamil
Rated 10 Oct 2014
70
67th
I think having a homosexual director might have helped. I don't think it's offensive or anything, just clearly presented from a heterosexual viewpoint. Apart from that, the film is really good. The direction and cinematography are good, but it's the two lead actresses which are the highlight. Their performances felt very raw and real. It's a long film, which I wouldn't usually mind, but in this instance, not every scene felt necessary. The film is hardly revolutionary, but good nonetheless.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
manwhonosemanwhonose
Rated 31 Jan 2017
94
76th
Achingly romantic and so well acted as to actually accurately portray the all-consuming, exquisitely agonising nature of love, which, despite the plethora of romantic movies out there, is actually a very rare thing. Two more accurate, naturalistic, skilful and committed performances than those of the two extraordinary leads, you will not find. In the end, this film is a rather beautiful thing.
Rated 31 Jan 2017
kercKerc
Rated 14 Nov 2013
23
74th
features lots of people eating spaghetti bolognese and the nastiest break-up scene i can remember. there were also doggy scissors.
Rated 14 Nov 2013
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 20 Jan 2014
95
97th
Everything that subtracts from this movie are merely technical. Mainly the cinematography and pacing. At times it seemed stretched and the sex scenes didn't really add anything for me. The story itself is beautiful and Adele's performance is the best of 2013 and possibly this decade so far. It so good I almost feel bad that Lea won't get her due credit as she was equally magnificent. J'ai vraiment souhaite juste que je n'ai pas regardé cela avec ma mère.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
antidood1antidood1
Rated 10 Apr 2016
70
58th
Even at three hours, this movie's central relationship felt thin to me. A little less literal meat and a little more figurative meat would have been nice. And while on the subject, the sex scenes felt very out of place, and the montage-esque editing style combined with their length and general over-indulgence made for some good unintentional comedy. But all in all, this is a movie that doesn't feel nearly as long as it is, and it manages to portray first love in an honest and interesting way.
Rated 10 Apr 2016
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 19 Aug 2014
88
91st
The acting is amazing, and the style is nostalgic of the European art films of days past. But my god, this is practically a soft porn.
Rated 19 Aug 2014
marcellomarcello
Rated 28 Nov 2018
52
5th
pleasuresss
Rated 28 Nov 2018
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 03 Jan 2023
94
92nd
French lesbian films that portray lesbian romance properly >>> everything else. I give 9 blue pixie cuts out of 10.
Rated 03 Jan 2023
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 22 Aug 2014
76
30th
The scenes that actually help the plot feel completely natural and contain some great notes on love, but the overall movie is far too slow and crammed with filler.
Rated 22 Aug 2014
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 18 Mar 2014
50
8th
Blue is the most mundane color. This movie was pretty bad in many ways. First of all the scenes of eating. I swear I watched 45 minutes of people eating spaghetti, oysters or drinking coffee. Then there were the school scenes. I've sat through French Lit and lots of Kindergarten classes. Finally the scenes that would make Linda Lovelace blush...
Rated 18 Mar 2014
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 18 Nov 2013
90
85th
Let's forget the authenticity of the sex scenes on the surface. What is authentic in abundance is the emotion so purely exhibited on screen by our two leads. It's human. It transcends gay/straight relationships. Love is human, and this is a portrait of love in all its angles.
Rated 18 Nov 2013
andaybandayb
Rated 14 Jul 2015
85
97th
now if there ever was a movie that was absolutely self-aware, la vie d'adele is it. the whole foundation of the film is based on "the regard male" and the man's envy of the female sexuality, but they did actually manage to squeeze in a poignant coming of age/loved and lost story as well. impeccably acted and meticiliously directed, 'blue' is a very beautiful color indeed.
Rated 14 Jul 2015
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 23 Mar 2017
11
45th
W3E0P2S1V1M1A2R1. The first half feels entirely natural and effortless and it seems like it's (slowly) setting you up with a perfectly developed stage for some interesting adventure. But it turns out the second half is just the inverse--equally natural and well done, but just a slow plod to the conclusion. Like inflating a bike tire for 1.5 hours hoping to go on a fun ride, but then just slowly deflating it for another 1.5 hours instead.
Rated 23 Mar 2017
bownBown
Rated 03 Jan 2014
85
75th
Every scene here has such an honesty; in so many of them, it becomes more - an absolutely perfect collaboration between actress and camera, creating sometimes snotty but always intensely passionate, completely believable moments. The two actresses are wonderful, and the masterful use of close-ups wrenches every inch of emotion out of them. Painfully realistic plotting in terms of a first love story. In need of at least an hour cutting, though.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 16 Dec 2013
92
99th
A masterpiece that you really don't want to sit through with your Grandmother.
Rated 16 Dec 2013
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 28 Apr 2016
4
91st
Early sex scenes were uncomfortable viewing as the dialogue seemed much younger than the stated 15, others felt unnecessarily long. All made much more sense during the final time a thick stream of tear-y snot runs into her beautiful mouth. Similarly, all the close-up hand-held seemed over-used at the time but now, a couple of days later, their endearing effects still linger. So yeah, unimpressed at first but it grew on me during and after.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
rant1229rant1229
Rated 12 Nov 2013
4
69th
There's a work of art here, and that is Adele Exarchopoulos's performance.
Rated 12 Nov 2013
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 09 Oct 2018
82
83rd
Brilliantly captures an intense emotional landscape.
Rated 09 Oct 2018
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 13 Apr 2020
84
93rd
Great film about first love and coming of age. I love how authentic it felt and this is both thanks to great filmmaking choices as well as an absolutely amazing and natural performance by Adèle Exarchopoulos. The viewer really gets a glimpse into the life of her character and for me, I wish I could have stayed longer in her world. That is to say I wouldn't have minded a longer running time, though I'm thankful for what we got. It's not a perfect film, but it is really impressive and immersive.
Rated 13 Apr 2020
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 07 Dec 2013
68
68th
It feels genuine -- as love in real life is, pleasure, vice and sorrow -- to watch these two chapters in the life of Adèle, from her first experiences to that breezy last shot, with steps towards an uncertain future. I have a few reservations regarding its editing fond of excessive cutting -- which also bothers me a lot in another Palme d'Or Winner, Tree of Life --, more than I have concerning its obsession with close-ups -- or even with the heavy-handed direction of some sex scenes.
Rated 07 Dec 2013
lylechipasonLyleChipason
Rated 12 Jul 2014
69
0th
blu with warmth...why not green wit envy tss tss
Rated 12 Jul 2014
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 13 Dec 2013
86
88th
This is a film that captures young love in all its fullness and maddening intensity; the filmmaking itself is not flashy or overly colourful but this is a very richly observed character study of a young woman whose desires outreach her maturity and ability to cope with it all. It's not easy to hold a screen for three full hours, especially when the film is this incredibly intimate (the sex, as graphic as it is, is far from gratuitous), but Exarchopolous has talent and power beyond her years.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 20 Nov 2015
85
84th
Beautiful. BITWC illuminates the asymmetrical imperfections that exist in the smallest pores of adolescence. The film does not over-state the largely present element of time. Instead, it flows seamlessly through the fiery yet fragile progression of Adele's maturation.
Rated 20 Nov 2015
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 28 Sep 2013
30
78th
"Abdellatif Kechiche reveals through his sense of composition, and collaboration with his remarkable actresses, a sensitivity to emotional nuance that's striking." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 28 Sep 2013
guvolefouguvolefou
Rated 23 Nov 2013
83
85th
Başka Sinema - Rexx: Kechiche, önceki işlerindeki belgeselci mesafesini, senaryonun yoğunluğuna feda ediyor gibi. Fakat, filmin temposundan, oyuncuların aralarındaki elektriğe kadar her şey, neredeyse kusursuz işliyor, üç saat su gibi akıyor. Bu filmden sonra Kechiche, hak ettiği değeri görür diye umuyorum. (Ayrıca kişisel not: Böyle film olmaz olsun!)
Rated 23 Nov 2013
mandymandy
Rated 02 Dec 2013
7
73rd
A remarkable performance by Adele, She gives away such a lot of herself that the viewer can feel that you are intruding upon her privacy and her very soul. Beautifully filmed and very real emotions.
Rated 02 Dec 2013
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 23 Feb 2014
80
90th
you can't seriously criticize it for its length, because it could be 6 hours long and still not conclude on the subject matter. sexuality is possibly the most layered topic of all, and it's in everything we do. and when you're weighing physicality against spirituality in individuals as well as in their relationships, guess what? you need to show lots of fucking and contrast it with lots of talking. dunno about you, but my list is all checks here.
Rated 23 Feb 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 08 May 2014
76
76th
Even if i find Abdel Kechiche's reported working methods questionable at best (ten days for that sex scene? seriously?), to his credit he delivers some stunning, at times even breathtaking, results. This is largely due to the fortuitous casting of Adèle Exarchopoulos in the lead, who's experiences (and face) the entire film hinges on. The results are still a bit longer than they probably needed to be (the lengthy sex scenes don't really help in this respect), but overall it's quite powerful.
Rated 08 May 2014
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 24 Nov 2018
72
81st
good movie
Rated 24 Nov 2018
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 26 Dec 2013
68
70th
It's well written and well made throughout, but the plot is pretty tame and unexceptional, and it's such a long movie you have to sort of weigh these things against each other.
Rated 26 Dec 2013
tamcamTamCam
Rated 03 Dec 2016
79
84th
I share the wide criticism: it is a wonderful movie when it comes to acting and editing. However, I felt uncomfortable at the voyeuristic way sexuality between women was portrayed. All in all I still wished movies like those had been around when I was younger.
Rated 03 Dec 2016
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 02 Aug 2021
51
49th
This movie has a lot more spaghetti than your average movie.
Rated 02 Aug 2021
skapskap
Rated 15 May 2018
30
10th
Excellent porn, bad movie. Not even bad, but mediocre, which is worse (bad can be interesting sometimes). Like so many modern "masterpieces", it is nothing more than an extended version of its own trailer. It is also a proof that Palme d'Or means really nothing today, just like Oscars.
Rated 15 May 2018
vorpalkittenVorpalKitten
Rated 06 Aug 2016
0
3rd
Has major pacing issues that are too annoying for me to finish the movie. Considering the movie has full on pornographic lesbian scenes in it's favor, making me give up on it is an achievement of some sort.
Rated 06 Aug 2016
venecVenec
Rated 07 Aug 2015
40
18th
Boring and tedious drama with a heroine so neurotic that it becomes annoying fast. If the director wanted to convey that - I congratulate him, but otherwise it made for a very bland movie. I also feel like the first part of the movie went for the shock value (as if) with its explicit sex scenes that fall flat on their backs - they're just awkward. I couldn't feel or see any emotions between the characters, as if I was watching a porn. The movie is way too long too, and has editing problems.
Rated 07 Aug 2015
feublofeublo
Rated 23 Jan 2018
90
90th
An honest and beautiful depiction of the adolescent relationship and how it can easily diminish as one grows up. The small details Kechiche includes in Adele's behavior are clever and only heighten the raw emotions of the film. Such a natural and sensual connection between Lea and Adele that towards the end my growing affection for the two made me extremely emotional. A classic and in my top for sure.
Rated 23 Jan 2018
shewasSheWas
Rated 10 Dec 2013
90
94th
Sadly, you can tell just about everyone involved is hetero (no, scissoring is NOT a thing) but in general it's very sesitive and touching, very human. The amount of burning close-ups in this one! Adele sucks us all in with her wide galloping mouth. An omnivorous lust for life. And how many lesbian eposes have we got anyway?
Rated 10 Dec 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 20 Mar 2014
92
86th
I suspect I overuse the word "raw" when it comes to describing the movies I watch, but I cannot over-emphasise how completely that word applies to "Blue", a movie driven by focus - visual and emotional - on imperfections. There's a lot of snotty noses, a lot of uncoordinated fucking, a lot of unrestrained emotion. Adèle's performance is as phenomenal as I'd heard, and Léa is excellent too; they make a commanding pair, conveying a plethora of emotions through 3 hours of relentless close-up.
Rated 20 Mar 2014
larmorlarmor
Rated 28 Nov 2018
55
47th
It's not a bad movie overall, but it's a fairly stereotypical love/coming-of-age story if you leave the 'coming out' part. I wish love had been more emphasized than lust. Xavier Dolan, for example, is way more subtle for that matter. Also, I'm not sure how comfortable I am with a male director hypersexualizing a 16-year old girl with a 22-year old one.
Rated 28 Nov 2018
natanata
Rated 24 Apr 2018
70
4th
too long
Rated 24 Apr 2018
sproostsproost
Rated 20 Jan 2024
65
54th
It's fine, just wasn't in the mood for 3h of a coming-out story. Nothing much interesting happens. It's a bit predictable too. That killed me. Of course the actors are good but they're actors, they're supposed to be good. It's alright, just not my thing
Rated 20 Jan 2024
christiaanbchristiaanb
Rated 05 Mar 2014
85
83rd
I am normally not very fond of naturalistic movies. Cinema should be about possiblities, so most times it seems to me these movies are somehow lazy (or uninteresting). I liked this one because of Exarchopoulos, I think she's an absolutely brilliant actress: her performance is both effortless (that is, effortlessly charismatic) and complex.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
actionbergActionberg
Rated 16 Nov 2013
70
49th
It is at once too French and yet not French enough in style and substance. Adèle Exarchopoulos churns out a brilliant performance. The sex scenes were gazey and dumb. You can try and strive for realism all you like, but if them people ain't fucking, it's going to look theatrical and ridiculous. So why not just try and make it theatrical and ridiculous in the first place? There's just no way a cinema verite tone can be maintained with prosthetic genitalia involved. Good but nowhere near great.
Rated 16 Nov 2013
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 27 Jun 2020
65
42nd
Certainly a well-crafted film but honestly not much there to make it more than the sum of its parts. I did quite like the subtle passage of time associated with the end of high school/start of adulthood. I don't hate the sex scenes but honestly it's kinda the same movie with or without them. Might even be more intimate if they were removed. Giving our characters some privacy yknow.
Rated 27 Jun 2020
dylanwilson6dylanwilson6
Rated 11 Oct 2014
65
38th
In roughly the same amount of time it took a character to discover her sexuality and grow up - Aragon helped defend Helm's Deep, Oskar Schindler saved a bunch of Jews, and Michael Corleone descended down a dark path that lost him everything. So this movie was incredibly long, and I think the only reason I stayed along for the ride was because of some pretty solid performances and some interesting scenes. Also, I learned that the French have some weird 'Happy Birthday' song, very odd.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
darkmandarkman
Rated 06 Jan 2014
87
97th
Great actesses. Especially Adèle Exarchopoulos. She is phenomenal.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
spanksSpanks
Rated 05 Jul 2014
90
94th
Exactly three hours long - I was never bored once. Took me a while to get over Adele's method of breathing exclusively through her buck-toothed chompers, but once you're over that hump it's smooth sailing. Or rather depression sailing. Also, Lea Seydoux is amazing; I will be looking out for her films to come. Also, also, about 1/6th of the movie is full nudity lesbian sex. Do not watch this with your family.
Rated 05 Jul 2014
samajullysamajully
Rated 29 Dec 2018
100
91st
Excellent and very different from the comic book. Adèle's performance is phenomenal!
Rated 29 Dec 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 08 Aug 2021
73
44th
It is definitely its own unique thing and Kechiche is to be admired for telling his story his way (ably assisted by Seydoux and a luminous Exarchopoulos). Unfortunately too many questionable moments almost outweigh the sublime ones; first half is best charting the thrilling and exploratory nature of first love, but takes a nosedive once the uncomfortably exploitative sex scenes begin, leading to a well performed, but ugly and repetitive second half as the relationship hits the skids.
Rated 08 Aug 2021
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 26 Dec 2013
85
90th
Kechiche kadar hatta belki ondan çok Exarchopoulos'un filmi.
Rated 26 Dec 2013
lightshadowlightshadow
Rated 12 Jan 2022
87
55th
15 yaşında bir gencin hayatının aşk gelgitlerini , kendini cinsel kimlik - yönelim tanıma emeklemelerini deneysel fark edişi ile karşı karşıyayız. Kendini keşfetmenin ve faklı olmayı bu denli hissettirmesiyle ve erotizmi tabu kavrayışından uzakta işlemesiyle bu filmi değerli buluyorum. 15 yaşındaki bu kızın hayatının yanından geçtiğiniz için memnun kalacak ve sanatsal açıdan tutku gibi duyguların dilsiz bir biçimde filmde nasıl kullanıldığına şaşacaksınız. Puanım 8.7
Rated 12 Jan 2022
portabelloPortabello
Rated 25 Jul 2015
69
18th
The truth about this movie is that there is far too much time spent on things that don't drive the story forward. The movie could have easily been much much shorter and got all the same points across. Really the movie is about one thing...a young girls sadness and that's about it. Completely overrated in my opinion.
Rated 25 Jul 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 03 Mar 2014
95
93rd
Raw and volatile depiction of love that sucks you in and rips your heart out in a most beautiful way. I watched it at a particularly vital time in my life which definitely explains my attraction to the film, at least in part, but then again when you have a performance like that of Adele Exarchopoulos how could you not be amazed?
Rated 03 Mar 2014
bzymusbzymus
Rated 13 Nov 2022
88
86th
audiovisual 85 acting 88 overall feeling 90 avg ~88
Rated 13 Nov 2022
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 16 Jan 2021
91
44th
Fifteen-year-old Adèle dreams of the love of her life. When she meets Thomas - a dark, handsome and friendly stranger who immediately falls in love with her - her dream seems to come true. But an awkward erotic reverie disrupts the romance before it actually begins. Adèle dreams that a mysterious, blue-haired girl crawls into bed with her and possesses her with all-consuming lust and pleasure. She can no longer ignore her real desires - Adele likes girls.
Rated 16 Jan 2021
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 23 Dec 2013
89
95th
Abdel Kechiche's storytelling was challenging since the entire three hour movie was practically shot in close range. He focused on characters and Adèle was stunning discovery. I haven't seen any of her earlier movies, but I will. The shooting drilled inside of her character. You can read from her face every tiny changes of her mind. I was impressed.
Rated 23 Dec 2013
robertaRoberta
Rated 04 Jun 2017
80
78th
Great performances!
Rated 04 Jun 2017
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 04 Jun 2018
90
70th
Uh yeah.... not a lesbian scene you would see in an American movie. Enjoyed the movie's uniqueness and the relative slow pacing which allowed time to connect emotionally with the main character.
Rated 04 Jun 2018
yiannosYiannos
Rated 27 Dec 2014
63
54th
Compared to a Hollywood film, B.I.T.W.C is daring, and perhaps that's why the praise was so over the top in the Anglosphere, but by European standards it isn't. While the sex scenes are quite lengthy, they are also distracting and play like a straight man's fantasy of how lesbians get busy. Prolonged intercourse aside, it's a fairly bog standard coming of age drama about a young girl's sexual/emotional awakening. Exarchopoulos makes an auspicious debut, but it's far too long at 3 hours
Rated 27 Dec 2014
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 31 May 2019
60
20th
A beautiful, affecting, insightful exploration of a girl's confused sexuality pivots so hard it its second half into tragic doomed love that I eventually expected it to end in suicide. It becomes boring in its miserable hopelessness and I just got sick of Adele's dopey swollen mouth and sullen self-pity. Makes me want to re-watch "My Summer of Love", which does the tragic turn, without sacrificing character growth or resorting to nihilism, and in half the run-time.
Rated 31 May 2019
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 09 Apr 2016
79
96th
#16#, exp4, rw4, story, ratings, Léa.S/6B4
Rated 09 Apr 2016
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 15 Jan 2015
92
98th
Everything has been said already - the film is simply brilliant and all because of the stunning performance by Exarchopoulos. I loved the way her shifty glancing eyes made her look so uncomfortable and worried among her lover's friends. I think a big part of Kechiche's work was repeatedly winding up the tension of "when is this romance going to come crashing down?" Adele's face gave us bored, worried, irritated, joyful, and desperately sad. I liked Seydoux too but only when she smiled.
Rated 15 Jan 2015
rnevesrrnevesr
Rated 15 Dec 2013
81
55th
dat acting
Rated 15 Dec 2013
hamstercanhamstercan
Rated 17 Nov 2013
80
87th
Kız çok iğrenç ağlıyodu
Rated 17 Nov 2013
kutaykutay
Rated 07 May 2014
90
83rd
-07.05.2014 / 22:05 @Starbucks, Taksim
Rated 07 May 2014
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 15 Jan 2016
3
59th
I don't think I would have cared for this at all if it wasn't for Adele Exarchopoulos. She's mesmerizing and carries the whole movie.
Rated 15 Jan 2016
didigodotdidigodot
Rated 10 Jan 2015
92
37th
a love story, not a queer story. beautiful exposition. lazy, indulgent, circuitous development.
Rated 10 Jan 2015

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