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My Blueberry Nights
藍莓之夜
2007 95 min France, Hong Kong PG-13 12+
★6.3
Drama, Romance
Director: Wong Kar-Wai
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Description
Elizabeth has just been through a particularly nasty breakup, and now she's ready to leave her friends and memories behind as she chases her dreams across the country. In order to support herself on her journey, Elizabeth picks up a series of waitress jobs along the way. As Elizabeth crosses paths with a series of lost souls whose yearnings are even greater than her own, their emotional turmoil ultimately helps her gain a greater understanding of her own problems...
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$867,275
Worldwide:
$21.8M
Starring
Norah Jones
Actor
Jude Law
Actor
Natalie Portman
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2007
— Palme d'Or
Key opinion
My Blueberry Nights is widely praised for its evocative atmosphere, lush visual style, and meditative approach to storytelling. While some viewers appreciate this poetic, character-driven experience, others find the thin plot and deliberate pacing to be aimless or hollow.
| Cinematography | The cinematography utilizes a masterful, saturated color palette and unique soft-focus framing to create an intoxicating, dreamlike aesthetic. | |
| Score | The score is a perfectly curated, melodic accompaniment that elevates the film's mood and complements its emotional undertones. | |
| Acting | The performances are broadly considered authentic and nuanced, with Nora Jones proving her acting capability and Jude Law grounding the story as a compelling listener. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, slow-burn pace is polarizing: proponents find it immersive and contemplative, while detractors view it as padded and lacking in narrative intrigue. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between those who admire its honest, impressionistic exploration of human connection and those who feel the episodic structure lacks a cohesive, meaningful plot. |