Forty Shades of Blue
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. FranciscoM.
    Oct 6, 2005
    10
    Rip Torn gives an amazing performance. I really enjoyed the film.
  2. BrianC.
    Jun 25, 2006
    9
    Dynamite acting pulls this several notches above the pack.. Rip Torn is memorable.
  3. JohnB.
    Jul 5, 2006
    2
    I can't imagine how this film received so many good reviews. (best drama at Sundance-you must be kidding!) It is a really thin, depressing little story that goes nowhere. The relationships between the characters are not in any way believable or interesting, and even the sex scenes were poorly done. [***SPOILERS***] The final scene was representative of the entire film-the female lead walks away from the car-no resolution, no closure, no reason to know what will happen to the characters, and even worse, no reason to care.The director is obviously new at filmaking, and needs more experience. I'm only sorry I had to sit through one of his early learning experiences, because it was boring and worth nothing.… Expand

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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Jeremy Mathews
    40
    Repetitive interaction between characters in an aimless story can't hold up the film's weight, and it eventually collapses on its noble attempt to capture life's frustrations and compromises.
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  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    A compelling family melodrama somewhat in the manner of late John Cassavetes or early Robert Altman…the film combines high production values, terrific acting and a distinctively American lyricism in a combination you hardly ever see these days.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Duane Byrge
    50
    A drab, minor-key melodrama.
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