Synopsis
Blue Valentine is a raw and emotionally devastating portrait of a marriage falling apart, told through a non-linear narrative that juxtaposes the passionate beginning of Dean and Cindy's relationship with its bitter, exhausted end. Director Derek Cianfrance coaxes extraordinary performances from Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, who bring an almost uncomfortable authenticity to their roles. The film is a haunting meditation on how love can transform over time, and how two people who once meant everything to each other can become strangers.
Did You Know?
- Ryan Gosling gained weight and learned dentistry for his role.
- Michelle Williams and Gosling lived together before filming began.
- The film was initially rated NC-17 due to a sex scene.
- Derek Cianfrance worked on the script for twelve years.
- The couple's happier scenes were filmed before the darker ones.
Iconic Quotes
- I feel like men are more romantic than women. When we get married, we marry, like, one girl, 'cause we're resistant the whole way until we meet one girl and we think I'd be an idiot if I didn't marry this girl she's so great.
- You know what I wanna do? I wanna be a husband. I wanna be a good husband.
- I didn't go to college, I don't have any skills. But I know how to love somebody.
- How do you trust your feelings when they can just disappear like that?
- I gave you everything. I gave you everything I had.
