Lenny Blue
Lenny Blue

Lenny Blue

2002Movie141 minEnglish

Two years after the events of Tough Love, Lenny Milton has been transferred, but still finds that he is hated by his colleagues, who have branded him a grass. Meanwhile, when a friend of his Lenny's son dies during a heroin-related overdose, a drug-related gang war breaks out, and Lenny seizes his opportunity to re-ignite his feud with drug trafficker Barry Hindes. Obsessed with bring Hindes to justice, Lenny ignores the advice of his colleagues as he sees a chance for vengeance.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Andy CadiffGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A single father struggles to balance his life as a successful producer of children's television shows with his own complicated personal life. His job requires him to be perpetually cheerful and engaging, a stark contrast to his often tumultuous romantic relationships and his attempts to be a good parent. The film follows his attempts to navigate these two worlds, often with comedic and dramatic consequences.

Critical Reception

Lenny Blue received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise relatable but the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the lighthearted comedy while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a charming premise of a TV producer balancing work and life.
  • Michael Rapaport's performance was noted as a potential bright spot, though not enough to save the film.
  • Many critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the overall plot predictable.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Lenny Blue is not widely available, but general audience sentiment suggests a lukewarm reception with some finding it mildly entertaining and others unimpressed.

Fun Fact

While the film aimed for a broad audience, it struggled to gain significant traction in theaters and is lesser-known compared to other films released around the same time.

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