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A coming-of-age drama with unexpected twists, Blue My Mind transcends some clunky moments with fully realized characters brought to life by strong performances. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Mia, 15, is facing an overwhelming transformation. Her body is changing radically, and despite desperate attempts to halt the process, she is soon forced to accept that nature is far more powerful than her.

Genre:

fantasy, drama
Original Language:

German
Director:

Lisa Brühlmann
Producer:

Stefan Jäger, Katrin Renz
Writer:

Lisa Brühlmann
Release Date (Theaters):

Nov 13, 2018 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 13, 2018
Runtime:

1h 37m
Production Co:

tellfilm
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Luna Wedler
Mia

Zoë Pastelle Holthuizen
Gianna

Regula Grauwiller
Gabriela

Georg Scharegg
Michael

Lou Haltinner
Nelly

Yael Meier
Vivi

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Critic Reviews for Blue My Mind

All Critics (28) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (6)

The tension dissipates. And the final pay-off, which is effectively Wedler trussed up in the world's worst mermaid costume, is a borderline insult.

June 21, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
It is flawed, but has a good performance by Wedler.

June 19, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
Rather like its misleadingly punny title, "Blue My Mind" wants to work on multiple levels, but falters to become a slightly unconvincing, if well-made, single-entendre.

November 12, 2018 | Full Review…

Jessica Kiang
Variety
As push-pull friendships in churning waters go, Mia's and Gianna's is the visceral heart of Brühlmann's film, which otherwise isn't the greatest mix of teen angst and body horror you're likely to see, but also nowhere near the worst.

November 8, 2018 | Full Review…

Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
A tedious burn about a young woman's gradual change, like an A24-branded coming-of-age title with a metamorphosis that's heavy on its metaphor.

August 6, 2018 | Full Review…

Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com
From top to tails, it's a haunting and poignant film, alive with beauty, pain, and heart.

October 2, 2017 | Full Review…

Kristy Puchko
Riot Material
More than a poignant portrayal of female puberty, Blue My Mind is an allegory for escaping the stifling constraints society places on young women.

August 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Tom Kiesecoms
ScreenAnarchy
"Blue My Mind" uses the fantastic and horrific to delve into themes of growing up, awakening sexually, and the angst and disorientation of trying to find your place in a world where you don't fit.

June 30, 2020 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
As Brühlmann's first feature, there's a sense she's trying to lay on some things too thick (drugs! sex!) while being too relaxed with regards to narrative urgency. Nonetheless, Blue My Mind is a noble debut from the Zurich-born director.

October 30, 2019 | Full Review…

Redmond Bacon
Cultured Vultures
A disconcerting premise plays out with chilling logic in Swiss actress Lisa Brühlmann's directorial debut.

June 21, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

David Parkinson
Radio Times
While Blue My Mind does present elements that are prevalent in coming-of-age narratives, [Lisa Brühlmann] manages to blend them into something that's as fresh as the film's blue-hued cinematography.

April 12, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Sara Clements
The Reel Roundup
Mia is a tortured, enigmatic soul. Whatever she's becoming, wherever this journey takes her, we resonate - because our bodies once did the same thing.

April 10, 2019 | Full Review…

Kimberley Elizabeth
Nightmare on Film Street