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‘Blue Valentine’ poster

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Derek Cianfrance’s “Blue Valentine” has been very much in the conversation as of late due to an unfortunate NC-17 rating.  The film saw it’s Los Angeles premiere this week as part of AFI Fest and still has well over a month before it opens.  A trailer recently hit, conjuring a lovely and unique atmosphere, and today, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies, we get a peek at the poster.  Check out the full image after the jump.

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24 responses to “‘Blue Valentine’ poster”

  1. Jim T Avatar

    Nice. Passion and misery combined.

    But really, if people see this and the rating, they’ll be like “A love story? This is pure softcore porn!”

  2. daveylow Avatar
    daveylow

    Wow, that poster makes the film look much racier than it actually is. I expect the reviews to be strong for this film and I won’t be surprised if Gosling and Williams get some critics’ prizes this season.

  3. Jim T Avatar

    If the rating doesn’t change, that is. I think it will.

  4. Dooby Avatar
    Dooby

    Beautiful. I really want to see this.
    I have faith this could do well come awards season, with the Weisteins backing it and all!

  5. Guy Lodge Avatar

    Harvey Weinstein is totally milking that NC-17 rating, I see. Makes a grim relationship drama look blazing hot. Good for them.

  6. m1 Avatar
    m1

    It’s a little too dark, but I like it.

  7. j Avatar
    j

    It looks gritty, grim, and sexy. Great.

  8. Graysmith Avatar
    Graysmith

    Nice poster. Nothing wildly exciting, but I do like the handwritten text.

  9. RyanT Avatar
    RyanT

    Really love it.

  10. Loyal Avatar

    I saw Blue Valentine two months ago and that poster isn’t really representative of the film. I get where they’re going with the poster ( NC-17 must see alley sex event) but it’s a cheat.

  11. amanda Avatar
    amanda

    I like the new poster, but I have to say I like the Pink sundance posters the best.

  12. Sean O'Connell Avatar

    I’m kind of disappointed they’re not in the Future room. Maybe for the next poster?

  13. Tye-Grr Avatar
    Tye-Grr

    I like this poster! Racy! LOL…

    Looks good, though.

  14. Meli Avatar
    Meli

    The poster is more about flipping the bird at the MPAA than a glimpse of what the film’s all about. The story is more bitter sweet than grim and gritty.

  15. Scott W. Avatar
    Scott W.

    I like the poster, even though it is a slight misrepresentation of the film. But it does raise a little curiosity towards the film, which is good.

    And if this movie doesn’t make the best pic cut, I will definitely not watch, or even really care about the ceremonies or who wins. No exceptions.

  16. Ibad Avatar

    I want this poster a lot.

  17. mikhael Avatar

    i wonder whose comment is quoted on the top of the poster. anyone?

  18. amanda Avatar
    amanda

    I believe it is Dave Karger from entertainment Weekly.

  19. tintin(uruguay) Avatar
    tintin(uruguay)

    Really love it!!! I will definitely watch this film!!!

  20. Everett Avatar
    Everett

    Emo.

  21. /3rtfu11 Avatar
    /3rtfu11

    Well the NC-17 has been embraced. Guess unsuspecting audience members who seek a new soft core experience in the theaters will be duped into playing for something that’s just a relationship drama about a marriage. Cool – I’m rooting for Michelle Williams’ first Best Actress nomination.

  22. Glenn Avatar

    I’m looking forward to a HQ version, but this looks like it could be a great poster. Got the oozy feeling of something lurid. May not represent the movie, but as a poster it works.

  23. jen Avatar
    jen

    Funny, it doesn’t look like it’s Williams and Gosling. Maybe that’s their stand-ins.

  24. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    ^ Hahah, well that’s just moronic.