Film synopsis:  England, 1988 – Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core. (1hour 37 minutes).

        A sign of a truly good movie is that I still think about it hours and days after the credits closed.  The 2011 best picture nominee The Tree of Life, my favorite film from Terrence Malick, is my go to example of this.  There are films that stay with me for all the wrong reasons.  Mother! (2017) starring Jennifer Lawrence is one that stuck with me that I dislike.

   Earlier this week I attended a screening of Blue Jean and I am still thinking about what an incredible movie this ended up being.

    When I took my seat, in the air conditioned cinema, I was unsure whatto expect from this movie.  Will it be preachy and insult my intelligence? Will it be similar to Pride(2014) and be a blast to watch?  

      The movie stands, very strongly, on its own two feet.  The movie trades overly pushing its agendafor showing the difficulty the central character goes through to live her life.  This is shown, almost painfully at times, in both her personal and professional life.  In the short runtime the film covers much ground that way.  It did not skimp either. Presenting those details as life instead of as an agenda item is powerful.

     At the heart of the film is Rosy McEwen‘s performance as Jean.  This is the first time I have seen a performance of hers and after looking up her filmography I discovered she has only done a few films.  I am eager to see what is next for the actress.

    Blue Jean is still on my mind for all the right reasons.

    Until next time I will see you at the movies!