Yellow
Yellow

Yellow

2012Movie109 minEnglish

A young substitute teacher escapes from her drudging everyday life by fantasizing about bizarre parallel realities.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Nick CassavetesGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a bleak landscape, a young woman named Mary lives with her terminally ill mother and a troubled brother. Isolated and struggling with addiction, Mary's life takes a dark turn as she grapples with her family's dysfunction and her own desires. Her journey is one of survival, where the lines between sanity and madness blur in her quest for something more.

Critical Reception

Yellow received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on its bleak subject matter and artistic execution. While some praised its raw portrayal of addiction and family trauma, others found it excessively dark and difficult to connect with. Performances, particularly by Riley Keough, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching portrayal of difficult themes.
  • Riley Keough's performance was noted as a standout.
  • Criticized by some for its relentless bleakness and lack of resolution.

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Fun Fact

Yellow was an independent film that played at various film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, before its limited release.

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