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BLUE RUIN or COLD IN JULY?-Which One Did You Like Better?


I loved them both- both great raw storytelling/film making. No CGI BS, no vampires/werewolves/no kids with special powers- just a great cast and an 80's feel all around. I would take a move like BR or CIJ ANY day over a mess like Transformers or Hercules(cartoons for adults and teen age kids). But that's just me- I know neither film I mention here made any money or will, and Transformers will make more $ in a week than both BR and CIJ combined will ever make, but that doesn't define a films greatness/lure to me. I have Cold In July at a 7/10 (really 7.5 but you can't vote .5s)and I would put Blue Ruin at 8/10- Thoughts?

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Blue Ruin was more consistent but Cold in July had me laughing hysterically at the suspense. I'd pick blue ruin tho

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Cold in July. was unpredictable. intense. more original than blue ruin

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