Blow the Man Down

  • 2020


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Average Rating 4.0/5
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3.8
Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy manage to deliver a solid coming of age story with a nice mix of genre benders. Rogerebert
3.8
And the ending, all cagey glances and serene indifference hiding some seriously twisted stuff, is downright delicious. Indie Wire
4.5
Its a well executed noir with plenty of comedic moments to bolster an already strong set of complex characters and a killer feature debut for its two .. Variety
3.8
Its 90 minutes of thoughtful, atmospheric, well made entertainment, and thats more than good enough.
3.8
Priscilla has taken over the family fish shop, while Mary Beth doesnt exactly warm to any new responsibilities.
4.5
It should appeal strongly to younger audiences interested in risky filmmaking, and to sophisticated older ones wholl appreciate a movie where the AARP .. Screen Daily
4.5
This atmospheric, expertly crafted little New England noir has droll dialogue, a female empowerment theme and a sly use of crime elements. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
As small town crime stories go, Blow the Man Down is intriguingly low key, but its in the filmmakers quietly bold decisions that it swells above most ..
4.5
Theyre bad, theyre strong, and when they eventually figure out what they want, theres no stopping them. The New York Times
4.5
Only shes just one of many first rate characters inhabiting this coastal community.
3.5
Armed with a truly feminine perspective, Blow the Man Down rises above being a Coen Brothers imitation to deliver a gripping and tightly woven yarn. Screen Rant
3.8
It may not be very subtle but it is very funny, confrontational and thought provoking throughout. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Although there are some structural and pacing issues, the film as a whole works by doing David Lynchs favorite trick: finding the rot underlying the s .. ReelViews
3.8
Cole and Krudy show impressive command of character and atmosphere, creating something unique as they begin a promising filmmaking career. Blu Ray
4.4
And just for the hell of it, theres a choir of lobstermen wandering through singing sea chanteys in gorgeous a cappella harmony. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.2
If youve ever seen and enjoyed a film from the Coens, give this a shot.
4.5
Its all handled quite well in an offering that mixes drama, suspense and even black comedy into a satisfying (if decidedly R rated) offering. (Full Co .. Screen It
4.5
The ending isnt exactly satisfying, more vague sketch than sinister subtlety. Decider
4.5
As in most mystery films, the plotting and motivations can get a little complicated at times, and the script doesnt smooth out all the bumps. The Wrap
3.0
Blow the Man Down is an engagingly twisty turny New England yarn filled with smart dialog and a cast of winningly offbeat characters. Flim List
4.5
To the films minor detriment, there are perhaps one too many characters that we dont learn enough about to care about. Film Inquiry
1.5
Blow the Man Down warrants a watch for Martindale and Squibb alone. The odd seamen singing, the up and coming script, and the specific telling of a cl .. Film Inquiry
3.0
Blow the Man Down is a brilliantly deceiving title, starting with a murder in self defense only to transition into a reckoning for the choices and pas .. Flickering Myth
3.8
It serves handily as a staycation inside whatever walls currently proscribe your field of vision. Chicago Tribune
4.4
Which is fine, because the movies pretty great not quite Fargo with lobsters but close enough, and about as good as regional filmmaking gets. Boston Globe
4.5
Cole and Krudy lean in, doubling down with gallows humor thats bold and hilarious. Pajiba
3.5
Blow the Man Down creates a well realized world with layers that keep revealing themselves. You dont want to live there, but its well worth a visit. Detroit News
4.0
Blow The Man Down is well written, well paced and completely suspenseful. The small, stellar cast does a compelling job at drawing you in, but its the .. Now Toronto
5.0
The brilliance of Cole and Krudys Blow the Man Down is in its rich textures and its refusal to compromise on its characters. Cine Vue
4.5
Theres so much to like about Blow the Man Down that I crack a smile just thinking about it, and I cant wait to watch it again. Film
4.0
These isolated communities breed secrets, and the quaint coastal towns have an underbelly that isnt always apparent on the surface. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
Its the feature debut of writing and directing team Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, and its an assured one. Bitly
3.5
An impactful debut by Cole & Krudy that is mysterious, buoyed with great performances, and has a meaningful setting that enhances the level of detail .. Rendy Reviews
3.8
Exploring this concept are co writers and co directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy in the darkly comic thriller Blow the Man Down, releasin .. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.8
Blow the Man Down is a salty, quirky, gritty, droll, female driven noir comedy set in a fishing village with a delectably sinister vibe. Sf Examiner
3.8
The film doesnt exactly break new ground in the noir genre, but the story is presented with such visual and auditory flare, while taking advantage of .. Hollywood Into To
3.8
Blow the man down, for the Furies are unleashed, and its a beautiful thing. Film Festival Today
3.8
Co writers/directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy dont reinvent the Can they get away with it murder mystery here. Hollywood News
4.5
But nothing stays secret in this quaint, dead end Maine fishing village. The Gate
4.0
A confident and highly entertaining women centered thriller. Amid a sea of chilly older women, a gleeful Margo Martindale is gloriously ambiguous as f .. Caution Spoilers
4.5
These are filmmakers that I will definitely be keeping an eye on and cant wait to see what they do next. That Shelf
2.5
This is a chilly and tight thriller, confidently crafted by writer directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy. Awards Watch
4.5
We often think we know what kind of world we live in until something shakes the veil loose and reality comes crashing in. The question this modern day .. Elements of Madness
4.0
This Fargo of the New England coast is a moody, stylistic winner that demands more stories be told in this swarthy fishermans town setting. The Lamplight Review
4.5
Yet its thoroughly enjoyable as a tale of crime, sisterhood and small town secrecy. Awfj
4.5
Laura: Theres an awful lot to like in writer/director Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudys feature debut. Awfj
4.0
Saylor and Lowe create compelling tension and combined with performances from veterans Margo Martindale and June Squibb, their collective efforts make .. Cinemacy
4.5
Beyond the blackly comic tone, the amusing accents and the small town quirky characters and mindset, the film, written and directed by Bridget Savage .. Newport This Week
4.0
Thats not to say that it doesnt grow satisfying over the course of the 90 minute pitch black comedy. Film Pulse
3.5
An original script with a film thats loaded with the small town ambiance of coastal Maine. Big Apple Reviews
3.8
The directors reveal details at opportune moments and it was clear that choices from the duo were not made as afterthoughts. A must watch! MovieJawn
3.2
... As a result the film is short on big moments but strong on ambience. And the remarkably deep cast (Martindale is particularly effective) keep us h ..
4.4
Writers/directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy crack open big surprises. Phoenix Film Festival
4.5
Instead, writer/director pair Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy present a multi layered contemporary mystery thats less stylistically outlandish .. Boston Hassle
4.5
Blow the Man Down is a cold atmospheric thriller that brings you through grief and mistakes in a way thats both intimate and quietly powerful. Twitter



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