Flawless Voyeurism Not For Casual Viewing

Rating: Null/10 (10 July 2004)

There is only one person I'm willing to see a film like this with because like me she is a sculptor. Like me she is also a bit of a voyeur. Bleu is not a film for casual viewing or the casual moviegoer. Because it is not a movie, it is a film.
There are very few films I've ever seen that fall into the "flawless" category; On The Waterfront, Apocalypse Now, Sling Blade, American Beauty, Magnolia, Lost In Translation.
This is one of those rare films that leave you stunned as the credits roll. It left me speechless. My friend and I sat in silence staring at the television until the tape reached the end and kicked into reverse to rewind.
I've read the comments here and the one common complaint is that it didn't "go anywhere." Hollywood has left viewers without the ability to stray from their archaic, proven and profitable formula for movie success. Well, this is not a cheerful film. It doesn't have explosions, murder, mayhem, a handsome Leading Man and buxom but brainless Damsel In Distress. If you want all that, go watch Spiderman 2.
If you want an experience, one about feeling, and to witness the beauty of an artist creating something more than a mindless romp from Once Upon A Time to They Lived Happily Ever After, you will never regret seeing and being Bleu. Don't watch this like a movie. Just feel what Julie feels.
Easily in my top 10 of all time.