‘Blue’, written and directed by Jim Dicus, is a tensedive into the darker corners of grief and vengeance. We follow Daniel, played by Scott C. Brown, a man shattered by the deaths of his wife and daughter, their loss an open wound festering with rage. The justice system appears to have failed him. So Daniel takes matters into his own hands, hunting down Colin (Giovanni Accettola) and holding him hostage.
The setup is deliciously sinister – Daniel’s thirst for justice (or is it vengeance?) is palpable as he forces Colin to face a crime he swears he didn’t commit. The tension is almost suffocating, with Colin pleading his innocence. But here’s what’s interesting: you don’t know who to trust. And Dicus doesn’t care to give you easy answers.
This is a film that thrives on ambiguity, but maybe a little too much – because while Daniel’s unyielding fury is electrifying, Colin’s side of the story remains frustratingly thin. The film would’ve hit harder if we were allowed to truly wrestle with his potential innocence.
Despite that, the production quality holds up. It’s dark, brutal, and the performances are praiseworthy. You feel every ounce of Daniel’s grief clawing at you, making it impossible to look away. The abrupt ending leaves you hanging, just as defiant and unresolved as Daniel’s burning anger. ‘Blue’ doesn’t aim to comfort – it forces you to sit with the discomfort. And in that, it succeeds.
