Watched a movie recently that I’ve been thinking about even
more than Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight, even though I thoroughly enjoyed
both of those films as well.
It’s called Blue Jay and was written by Mark Duplass, who stars
in it with Sarah Paulson.
The plot is spare, and there’s really only two characters: a
man and woman who dated as teens, then moved away from their hometown to live separate lives.
The movie begins 20 years later when they run into each other at the grocery
store while each has come home for a bit. They’re very awkward at first, but then
they begin opening up and remembering how much fun they had together.
I really
enjoyed just watching them interacting and waiting to find out why they ever
broke up, which the movie takes its time in revealing.
A warning: the movie could serve as a heartbreaking reminder
of how deeply sad it can be to become an adult. But it’s an admirable piece of
work and a fun time, especially if you like both actors and you were in high
school in the early 1990s.
Need another plus? You can stream it on Netflix!
