Out of Blue
Out of Blue

Out of Blue

2019
Movie
110 min
English

Mike Hoolihan is an unconventional New Orleans cop investigating the murder of renowned astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell, a black hole expert found shot to death in her observatory. As Mike tumbles down the rabbit hole of the disturbing, labyrinthine case, she finds herself grappling with increasingly existential questions of quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and exploding stars. The hunt for a killer draws a detective into an even larger mystery: the nature of the universe itself.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users65%
Director: Carol MorleyGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Mike Holloway is found dead in a swamp. A complex investigation into his death reveals a hidden life and a web of deceit. As Detective Andrianna Bell navigates the murky circumstances, she finds herself drawn into the victim's past and the potential motives behind his murder.

Critical Reception

Out of Blue received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising Patricia Clarkson's performance and the film's atmospheric and surreal qualities, though some found the narrative disjointed or overly ambiguous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and visually distinctive style.
  • Patricia Clarkson's performance is frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some found the plot to be too obscure and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's artistic direction and mood, while others found the story too confusing and lacking clear resolution.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Martin Amis's 2000 novel 'Night Train'.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Near as I can figure just about everybody hates this movie. Clearly expectations based on the novel were not met. I almost feel badly about not hating it. Oh well. I found the complex and subtle plot line to be intriguing, and I was ther...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_A clichéd, predictable, tonally inconsistent mess_** > _Somewhere in the universe two black holes collide - as heavy as stars, as small as cities, literally black (the complete absence of light) holes (empty hollows). Tethered by grav...