Cinematographer Julian Whatley employs a gritty, naturalistic visual style that mirrors the emotional honesty of the script. Utilizing close-ups and handheld camera work, the film forces the audience into the tight, uncomfortable spaces occupied by its characters.
The film follows Laura (played brilliantly by Dina Korzun), a young Russian woman living in Memphis with her much older partner, Alan James (Rip Torn). Alan is a legendary, charismatic, and ego-driven music producer. Despite the flashy world of the music industry that surrounds them, Laura lives in a state of quiet isolation. Forty Shades Of Blue -2005- Dailymotion-
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Roger Ebert praised Torn's performance, writing, "I despised the character of Alan James so sincerely that I had to haul back at one point to remind myself that, hey, I've met Rip Torn and he's a nice guy and he's only acting". The New York Times' A.O. Scott noted, "Memphis itself takes on something of the dimensions of a character in the film, insinuating its history and personality into the story". Dina Korzun's performance received critical acclaim, described as "astonishing" and "nuanced". In February 2010, Forty Shades of Blue was placed at #92 on the Best Films of the Aughts list by Slant Magazine. The title could be a misheard or typo for something else
The affair between Laura and Michael is less about passion and more about two drifting souls finding temporary harbor in one another. Direction and Performances