
"Of the many artistic works that have attempted to make sense of September 11, 2001, none has captured the New York perspective of the quietly hellish aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center better than Clear Blue Tuesday. The musical film, which was conceived, directed, and partially written by Elizabeth Lucas...examines the tragedy itself only obliquely. It focuses instead on the long-lasting effects of that violation of national and personal security on 11 N... (Full plot summary below)
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"Of the many artistic works that have attempted to make sense of September 11, 2001, none has captured the New York perspective of the quietly hellish aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center better than Clear Blue Tuesday. The musical film, which was conceived, directed, and partially written by Elizabeth Lucas...examines the tragedy itself only obliquely. It focuses instead on the long-lasting effects of that violation of national and personal security on 11 New Yorkers, and through them you come to understand the day's loss-and potential gains-in ways you couldn't even if you were surrounded by CGI explosions. That's no small feat for any dramatic presentation, let alone a low-budget film...Yet it is accomplished, with impressive clarity, seriousness, and even humor...
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| Boxoffice MagazineMatthew NestelThough naive in execution, the story gingerly bypasses loaded drama to pluck bushels of hope from obvious blight. |
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferOften stilted and uninvolving amalgamation of drama, tragedy, romance and awkward musical numbers. Jan O'Dell steals the show with her genuinely heartfelt performance. |
| NYC Film CriticEthan AlterThe film's tepid songs are emblematic of its tepid characterizations. |
| New York TimesMike HaleEarnest and well meaning and, while dangerously sentimental at times, never quite crosses the line into maudlin. |
| Slant MagazineJoseph Jon LanthierA film that meditates upon post-9/11 psychology without an urgent sense of purpose or even an empathetic voice to guide us through the event's gnarl of grief isn't simply mediocre, it's dishonorable. |
| Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckWant to experience the worst sort of theater without the bother or expense of heading to New York? |
| User ReviewRobert MImaginative and an excellent sound track. Don't be put off by a musical about 9/11. This movie in no way trivializes anything but shows how strong people can be even when their lives are devastated. |