‘Boy with Blue’ is the festival hit
My absolute favorite film of the Logan Film Festival was “Boy with Blue.”
This was an excellent movie full of depth and multiple plot layers. Its story revolved around trials, forgiveness and redemption.
Alex Orton is a man who immerses himself in his painting to help him cope with a tragic accident. The accident has affected his relationship with his wife Jackie by distancing them from one another.
Their son, Tristan, plays the piano, and though they have common ground, Alex has a difficult time talking with Tristan.
Jackie also has a difficult time with her son. Jackie is devout in her religion while Tristan questions his faith and trust in God.
When Tristan’s girlfriend Raeanne visits Alex and Jackie, a tangible tension fills the room.
The plot drastically and rapidly thickens from this point on, so I won’t divulge any more information.
“Boy with Blue” paints a fabulous, emotionally charged picture of a situation that could easily happen in real life.
The movie was more believable because the camera wavered slightly during many of the scenes, not enough to cause anyone to become queasy, but just enough to help put the audience in the room with the characters, as if the audience was really there in the room.
Interestingly, “Boy with Blue” was filmed within 24 hours. With the exception of the first minute, the movie takes place in one room, which is a different film tactic, one that brings the movie “Twelve Angry Men” to mind.
The partial philosophical angle was great too.
One scene in particular gives a wonderfully detailed description of art and painting and how some artists see their work surface. Another scene illustrates an immersive view into the emotion of an artist as they create.
It was beautiful to see and feel the wonderful creation of this movie.
“Boy with Blue” is one you should look for when it becomes available for distribution. See this movie.
I had a great time attending this year’s film festival. As great as it was, the Logan Film Festival 2013 promises be much more enticing. Don’t miss it.
– Spencer Palmer is a graduate student working toward an MBA with a recent bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. He’s a movie fanatic. Email him at spencer.palmer@aggiemail.usu.edu