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Out of the Blue (2006)

Director: Robert Sarkies

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From Time Out New York

Taking a page from Paul Greengrass’s playbook, Robert Sarkies’s docudrama about New Zealand’s Aramoana massacre—in which a disgruntled gun fanatic (Sunderland) randomly opened fire on his neighbors—re-creates the event with a chilling sense of realism. The usual dramatic affectations applied to such true-life material are largely absent; instead, Sarkies focuses on various quotidian elements that take on weight as the inevitable draws closer—which only makes the film seem more nightmarish and horrifying.

Author: David Fear 2007-10-16 21:13:57

Time Out New York Issue 629: October 18-24, 2007

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  • payattention007 said...
    Posted on Mar 19 2008 12:56 Avoidance of 'hollywood' effects and hysteria only adds to this realistic portrayal of a tradegy that shook a nation. Slow paced, sympathetic and unsettling - its not an easy watch, but a very moving one. Recommened viewing - even for viewers with no prior knowledge of the actual incident.
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Out of the Blue

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Director: Robert Sarkies

Cast: Matthew Sunderland, Karl Urban, Lois Lawn full cast

Rated: NR

Duration: 103 mins


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