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  • 2005
  • R
  • Capital Entertainment
  • 1 h 48 m
  • 2005
  • R
  • Capital Entertainment
  • 1 h 48 m

Summary Forty Shades of Blue tells the story of Laura, a young Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock n' roll legend, and the personal awakening she experiences in the wake of her unfortunate affair with his estranged son. (First Look Pictures)

Directed By: Ira Sachs

Written By: Michael Rohatyn, Ira Sachs

  • 2005
  • R
  • Capital Entertainment
  • 1 h 48 m
  • 2005
  • R
  • Capital Entertainment
  • 1 h 48 m

Forty Shades of Blue

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
74
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 10 User Ratings
4.4
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Summary Forty Shades of Blue tells the story of Laura, a young Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock n' roll legend, and the personal awakening she experiences in the wake of her unfortunate affair with his estranged son. (First Look Pictures)

Directed By: Ira Sachs

Written By: Michael Rohatyn, Ira Sachs

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
12 Reviews
25% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
74
75% Positive
12 Reviews
25% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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100
Delicate, intelligent and honest.
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83
The song may be somewhat familiar, but Sach gets understated performances from his entire cast and finds interesting harmonies as they play out their clashing duets.
By Sean Axmaker FULL REVIEW
80
Sachs has pulled off a film of inferences and intimations, thanks largely to the casting of accomplished actors.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
75
I despised the character of Alan James so sincerely that I had to haul back at one point to remind myself that, hey, I've met Rip Torn and he's a nice guy and he's only acting.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
75
Rip Torn gives his best performance in years.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
50
A drab, minor-key melodrama.
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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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Mixed or Average Based on 10 User Ratings
4.4
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60% Negative
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60% Negative
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Production Company Charlie Guidance Productions, Flux Films, High Line Productions, Tiny Dancer Films
Release Date Sep 28, 2005
Duration 1 h 48 m
Rating R
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Website http://www.fortyshadesmovie.com/
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Awards

Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Nomination
Deauville Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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