Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

1991Movie111 minEnglish

Blue is a teenage girl who lives with her Jazz playing father Ham. Ham gets very sick and dies, and now Blue must support herself somehow. Elle, the headmistress at a brothel, talks her into living and working at her establishment. She decides to leave the business and lead a normal life. Elle is hellbent to see that she never has one.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Daryl HannahGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the vibrant, sun-drenched landscape of the California coast, two young women, Simone and Claudia, navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Simone, a budding artist, finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Jake, a musician whose bohemian lifestyle both intrigues and challenges her. Meanwhile, Claudia grapples with her own desires and the pressures of societal expectations. Their intertwined lives unfold against a backdrop of burgeoning sexuality and emotional vulnerability as they explore the nuances of their relationships and confront the choices that will shape their futures.

Critical Reception

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, shallow character development, and uninspired direction. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its poor commercial performance and minimal cultural impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is criticized for its unoriginal storyline and lack of emotional depth.
  • Performances are generally seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • Direction is noted as being amateurish and lacking a clear vision.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and lack of popularity. Those that exist tend to echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be forgettable and poorly executed.

Fun Fact

Daryl Hannah, primarily known as an actress, made her directorial debut with this film.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Yeah a movie like this isn't getting made today, and that is a shame, but the lead character is a female that has a sexual awakening, which would get made today... ... but she is heterosexual which would make it problematic, and she isn'...