Blue Caprice
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alexandre Moors |
| Produced by |
Isen Robbins Aimee Schoof Ron Simons Stephen Tedeschi Brian O'Connell Kim Jackson Will Rowbotham |
| Screenplay by | R.F.I. Porto |
| Story by |
Alexandre Moors R.F.I. Porto |
| Starring |
Isaiah Washington Tequan Richmond Joey Lauren Adams Tim Blake Nelson Leo Fitzpatrick Cassandra Freeman |
| Music by |
Colin Stetson Sarah Neufeld |
| Cinematography | Brian O'Carroll |
| Edited by |
Gordon Grinberg Alexandre Moors |
Production company |
SimonSays Entertainment Stephen Tedeschi Production Aiko Films Intrinsic Value Films |
| Distributed by | Sundance Selects |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $93,995[1] |
Blue Caprice is a 2013 American independent drama film directed by Alexandre Moors. It recounts the story of an abandoned boy who is lured to America and drawn into the shadow of a dangerous father figure in this film inspired by the real life events that led to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. The film stars Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond, Joey Lauren Adams, Tim Blake Nelson and Leo Fitzpatrick.[2]
Blue Caprice debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in theaters on Sept 13, 2013.[3]
The film is titled "The Washington Snipers" in some regions.
Plot
John Muhammad and Lee Malvo conduct a siege of terror on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Their method: a series of random shootings in public places. Their weapon: a rifle fired from the trunk of a blue Chevrolet Caprice. The film investigates the genesis of those horrific events from the point of view of the two shooters, whose distorted father-son relationship facilitated their long and bloody journey across the United States.[4]
Cast
- Isaiah Washington as John
- Tequan Richmond as Lee
- Joey Lauren Adams as Jamie
- Tim Blake Nelson as Ray
- Leo Fitzpatrick as Arms Dealer
- Cassandra Freeman as Angela
- Abner Expósito-Seary as John's little boy
Distribution and release
After premiering at Sundance, IFC's Sundance Selects acquired domestic distribution rights.[5]
Reception
Critical response
Blue Caprice received generally positive reviews from critics. The film has a "certified fresh" score of 83% on Rotten tomatoes based on 77 reviews with an average score of 7.3 out of 10. The critical consensus states "Smart, sobering, and quietly chilling, Blue Caprice uses its horrible true-life story -- and some solid performances -- to underscore the dreadful banality of evil."[6] The film also has a score of 76 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 25 critics indicating "generally favourable reviews."[7]
Box office
The film was given a Limited release in North America in 36 theaters and grossed $93,995 in its entire run.[8]
Graphic novel
In October 2013, it was announced[9] that publisher Red Giant Entertainment will produce a graphic novel based on the film as part of their series Public Enemies. The film's screenwriter, R.F.I. Porto, is set to script the graphic novel.
References
- ↑ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=bluecaprice.htm
- ↑ "Sundance 2013 Unveils U.S., World Cinema And Docu Slate". Deadline Hollywood. November 28, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
- ↑ http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=101135
- ↑ "Blue Caprice (2013)". Sundance Film Festival. January 25, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ↑ "Sundance Selects Picks Up Alexandre Moors’ 'Blue Caprice'". The Wrap. January 25, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ↑ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blue_caprice_2013/
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/blue-caprice
- ↑ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=bluecaprice.htm
- ↑ "Red Giant Plots ‘Blue Caprice’ Graphic Novel Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. October 13, 2013.
Further reading
- Tucker, Neely (September 26, 2013). "‘Blue Caprice’: The D.C. sniper shootings as muted character study". The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. Retrieved October 31, 2013.