Blue Valentine

Definitely not a movie for Valentine's Day. Blue Valentine is an examination of the breakdown of a good thing, a relationship that life slowly grinds on. Young love becomes muddied by family and work, money and old dreams. There are so many wonderful scenes in this film and Ryan Gosling is so great, equal parts pathetic and lovable. With a soundtrack by Grizzly Bear and a grainy look to it, I wasn't expecting the film to have such depth. I'm excited to see what Derek Cianfrance makes next.