Was happy to watch this last night at Gouna Film Festival.
Blue Moon is a small & quiet film that takes place mostly in one room but still feels big and emotional. Richard Linklater turns a simple setup into something powerful about talent, pride and regret.
Ethan Hawke gives an amazing performance, he’s funny, sad and honest at the same time. He makes the story feel real, showing what it’s like to face the end of a dream while still holding on to hope.
The film also features Andrew Scott, who won the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Supporting Performance earlier this year and he brings quiet brilliance to every scene he’s in.
The film doesn’t try to impress with big moments. Instead, it focuses on small, true feelings. It’s gentle, smart and deeply human.
The dialogue feels natural, like a real conversation between people who have known each other for years. There’s no fake drama or forced emotion, just the weight of time and unspoken truths slowly coming out. Linklater knows when to stay quiet and let the silence say everything.
The light, the small details in the room, even the pauses, all build a quiet tension that stays long after the film ends.
It’s the kind of films that reminds you how powerful good writing and acting can be. No explosions, no twists, no loud music, just people being honest. It leaves you thinking about your own choices, the things you said, and the ones you didn’t.