Blood Oranges
Blood Oranges

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Blood Oranges

2017
Movie
6 min
English

An unsuspecting shopper brings home a bag of carnivorous fruit.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Janicza BravoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy debutante, Clara, falls for a mysterious man she meets at her father's lavish birthday party. As their relationship intensifies, she becomes entangled in a dangerous and illicit affair that threatens to unravel her privileged world. The film explores themes of desire, deception, and the dark underbelly of the elite.

Critical Reception

Blood Oranges received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Kaitlyn Dever. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and compelling lead performance.

  • Some found the plot to be less impactful than its stylistic execution.

  • An intriguing exploration of forbidden desire and its consequences.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's stylish direction and the performances, finding it to be an engaging, albeit dark, drama. Some viewers wished for a more satisfying resolution or deeper character development.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Janicza Bravo, also wrote the screenplay along with fellow filmmaker Desiree Akhavan.

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