Out of the Blue (2022 film)
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| Directed by | Neil LaBute |
| Written by | Neil LaBute |
| Produced by | Berry Meyerowitz Tara L. Craig |
| Starring | Diane Kruger Ray Nicholson |
Production companies | BondIt Media Capital The Squid Farm |
| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Out of the Blue is a 2022 American thriller film written and directed by Neil LaBute and starring Diane Kruger and Ray Nicholson.[2]
Plot[edit]
Connor is a young man living in a small coastal New England town trying to rebuild his life following a stint in prison when he meets Marilyn, an alluring older woman to whom he finds himself attracted. The two soon become involved in a romantic affair. Connor then learns that Marilyn is actually married to an older man she claims she is unhappy with. At one point, Marilyn suggests they/he murder her husband so they can be together. Connor wants no part in any murder-for-hire scheme until he is suspected in a number of break-in robberies in town which his parole officer, Jock, wrongfully suspects him of committing, but cannot prove it. Suspecting that Marilyn might be setting him up as a fall guy, but too blinded by his infatuation with her, he agrees to the murder plot.
Cast[edit]
- Diane Kruger as Marilyn[3]
- Ray Nicholson as Connor[4]
- Hank Azaria as Jock[5]
- Chase Sui Wonders as Astrid[6]
- Gia Crovatin as Kim
Production[edit]
In August 2021, it was announced that Kruger and Nicholson were set to star in the film.[7] In September 2021, it was announced that Azaria was cast.[5] In October 2021, it was announced that Chase Sui Wonders had joined the cast.[6]
Filming occurred in Newport, Rhode Island in September 2021.[8]
Reception[edit]
The film has a 15% approval rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 reviews.[9]
Robert Abele of TheWrap gave the film a negative review and wrote, "If an adulterous mystery in the Cain vein isn’t going to dazzle with its dialogue or titillate with its temptations, why is it there?"[10]
Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times also reviewed the film negatively and wrote, "A last-minute twist comes too late to rescue the plot; Connor, sadly, was always beyond saving."[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Cottee Tantum, Molly (July 26, 2022). "'Out Of The Blue' Trailer: Neil Labute's Toxic Look At Romance Stars Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson & Hank Azaria". The Playlist. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (August 30, 2021). "Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson to Star in Neil LaBute Thriller 'Out of the Blue'". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (August 31, 2021). "Diane Kruger and Ray Nicholson Will Lead Thriller OUT OF THE BLUE From Neil LaBute". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 30, 2021). "Neil LaBute to Direct Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson in 'Out of the Blue'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (September 23, 2021). "Hank Azaria Joins Neil LaBute's Thriller 'Out of the Blue' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Ravindran, Manori (October 26, 2021). "Neil LaBute's 'Out of The Blue' Rounds Out Cast With Chase Sui Wonders, WestEnd Films Boards Sales – AFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (August 30, 2021). "Diane Kruger And Ray Nicholson To Star In Neil LaBute's New Movie – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Dunning, Savana (September 14, 2021). "Cameras roll as thriller starring Diane Kruger, Hank Azaria films in Newport, Jamestown". The Newport Daily News. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ "Out of the Blue". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ Abele, Robert (August 24, 2022). "'Out of the Blue' Film Review: Soft-Boiled Noir Delivers Femme-Fatale Flatness". TheWrap. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (August 25, 2022). "'Out of the Blue' Review: The Spider and the Fly". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
