There's a New Release Date and Version of 'My Blueberry Nights'
Filed under: Drama, Romance, New Releases, Distribution
Yeah, back in January, there was a new poster and a limited release date of February 13 for My Blueberry Nights. Obviously, this release was set to give coupley lovers a chance to delight in blueberries whilst expressing their love for one another. I guess it was just too soon, because that day came and went without Wong Kar Wai's English-language debut.Now, indieWIRE reports that the film once again has a release date -- this time, April 4 -- but that's not all. There's also a new version of the film, and The Weinstein Company is quoted as saying: "This is a new cut of the film, different than the version shown at Cannes." This is, no doubt, in response to the half and half response it got at the festival -- right now, the film as a 56% positive rating at Rotten Tomatoes, and even the positive reviews find faults with the feature.
Whatever they end up releasing, I just want to see the damned thing already. So, hopefully, this date will be the one that will stick, and hopefully this cut improves the film for all of us. In the meantime, check out James' Cannes review.
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3-06-2008 @ 6:15PM
Jez said...
Um, I thought it was released in America already!
I live in the Netherlands, and I saw it a few good months ago. I liked it, it's a sweet movie. I am curious to see what the new version will be, although I doubt they will re-release it here.
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3-07-2008 @ 1:29AM
rayge2k said...
I watched My Blueberry Nights and it's definitely not In the Mood for Love or Chungking Express. IMO, it's one of WKW's weakest films. Norah Jones was miscast and I thought she was outperformed by fellow musician, Cat Power, who played Jude Law's ex-girlfriend in a short scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKDMRzIOSs
There were some positive moments between David Strathairn and Rachel Weisz midway through, but for the most part, the movie lacked the romantic atmosphere and the sense of longing found in WKW's previous works. A disappointment but hopefully the new cut will contain some dramatic improvements.
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3-07-2008 @ 1:14PM
Scott said...
I'm looking forward to this movie, the soundtrack looks awesome!
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