Synopsis
On a freezing January evening, school bus driver Lesley completes her route, but her final inspection abruptly ends when a bluebird comes into view. What happens next shakes her small Maine logging town, proving that even the slightest actions have enormous consequences.
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Cast
- Amy MortonLesley
- John SlatteryRichard
- Louisa KrauseMarla
- Margo MartindaleCrystal
- Emily MeadePaula
- Adam DriverWalter
Recommendations
- 87
Film.com
Bluebird is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement, especially for a first-time filmmaker. - 83
The Playlist
A terrifically solid and sturdy effort across the board, Bluebird is the real deal and a true package of strong collaborators coalescing to make a wonderful debut film. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
Keeping exposition spare, Edmands’ storytelling displays a pleasing economy of means, and an empathetic handle on characters all flawed in one way or another, existing in self-imposed solitude. - 70
Village Voice
For all its piteousness, [it's] often moving, always well acted, and distinguished by rare stillness and beauty. - 70
The Dissolve
Shooting on 35mm, Jody Lee Lipes makes the harshness look beautiful and unforgiving, and in a film filled with strong performances, Morton’s work stands out. - 70
Salon
A delicate and affecting drama with grace notes of mystery and redemption. - 63
Movie Nation
Bluebird never rises to the heights of grief, guilt and regret of the film it most closely resembles, Atom Egoyan’s “The Sweet Hereafter,” achieved. But Morton gives us a wonderful take on silent suffering. - 60
Variety
Edmands maintains too measured a pace as he cycles through the various lives affected, to the extent that one begins to wonder when things will start kick in.
