Motel Blue
Motel Blue

Motel Blue

1997Movie96 minEnglish

Kyle Rivers has joined the Dpt of Defense as an investigator. Her first assignment is to do a background check on Lana Hawking, scientist for a top secret clearance.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A drifter named Leo F. Demonde arrives in a small town and quickly becomes involved with the locals, including a troubled woman named Amy. As Leo attempts to start a new life, he uncovers a dark secret connected to the town's motel and the disappearance of a young woman. The investigation leads to escalating tension and danger.

Critical Reception

Motel Blue received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with the film failing to make a significant commercial impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing premise.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that struggles to maintain momentum.
  • Performances of the lead actors were generally seen as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's engaging mystery and the compelling performances from its cast. However, many viewers found the storyline to be somewhat predictable and the ending disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much larger production with a different cast, but was scaled back significantly during pre-production due to budget constraints and creative differences.

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