Maine

Laia Costa is a joy to watch in this movie. You should set your expectations before watching though. Although the setting is the Appalachian Trail, this isn't a movie about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Rather, it is a dialog driven character study of "Bluebird" and "Lake" as the encounter each other on the trail. As their relationship develops and grows more complicated, you find yourself rooting for one or the other.

I really enjoyed this film featuring Laia Costa, who is arguably one of the most talented female actors working today. It's a raw and real look at a man and woman who serendipitously come together while hiking the Appalachian trail. Laia plays Bluebird, a tormented woman looking to reclaim her identity while becoming emotionally connected to Lake, played by Thomas Mann, while hiking alone in the Appalachian wilderness. As chemistry develops, Bluebird works through her demons while Lake pursues her with real and honest feelings of love. Ultimately it becomes a voyeuristic exercise for viewers to experience emotional intimacy on a trail hike with an incredibly beautiful and complex woman.

I think it describes quite well the contradictory behavior some women have when they are wounded inside.

Unbearably dull, no redemption. The ending leaves the audience unfulfilled. Vagueness about vagueness about everything, nothing, something? Confused? You will be even more confused after watching this.

Can we are least get their real names?

Bluebird. Lake. Flop. Hex. Dragon. And then, praise be, an Eliza!

At least it is a great representation of in media res. Great as far as defining it, that is. Defining how to use the storytelling device ineffectively. An effective in media res film would include exposition and flashbacks shown accordingly to eliminate confusion, not sacrificing the audience's connection to the characters and therefore any investment in the story.

One must acknowledge a direct predicament when the compelling Laia Costa and charming Thomas Mann as leads cannot save a film.

Time waster and not the good kind....too bad really, I like Laia Costa allot, especially in Victoria which is an amazing and entertaining film but this snooze does not entertain.