Imperial Blue (2019) User Reviews

The Future

[nogodnomasters · 4/10 · 28 April 2021]

Hugo (Nicolas Fagerberg ) is a drug smuggler/dealer. In one of his deals he is given a small amount of Ugandan Blue. The drug allows you to see the future. He travels to Africa and to a small remote village, the source of the drug used by witch doctors. It is a tough trip and he finds himself in the middle of a land dispute between the local priest and a poor family.

The film had some good scenes, but for the most part it goes nowhere. They clearly didn't know how to end it.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.

Utterly boring to watch, but some interesting ideas.

[sotopete · 3/10 · 11 April 2021]

This movie has nothing extraordinary, and I suspect that the 10/10 reviews are from the production themselves.

Otherwise, there are some really good ideas, and the the choice of location is great. You get some nice place specially in India and Uganda.

The main problem is that once the movie pass 30 min, the story goes all other the place, the main character seems to act randomly and the narration get lost in long and boring non senses.

The movie stop becoming interesting and it is hard to reach the end without suffering off boredom.

The director needs to manage the tempo of his movie to keep the interest of the viewer. Having beautiful scenery is not enough.

The storytelling in this movie is pretty bad.

Nothing

[ks-60500 · 3/10 · 1 May 2021]

Drug addicted white man in Africa life. I can see a jerk annoying man only. Nothing from this movie.

Not the worst

[martin-perfumedgarden · 2/10 · 8 May 2021]

The movie starts on a very high note by slowly becomes boring. It's very slow with many side shows. Not worth it.

do not buy into the hype

[djasrjunior · 1/10 · 3 June 2021]

This is really bad. Amateur sound editing and mixing, terrible acting, horrendous writing. I could not pass the 25 minutes mark.

Fantastical Rollercoaster ride in the Motherland

[koojotheartist · 10/10 · 7 April 2021]

This ambitious film is a beautifully written mind binding story with unique characters, dramatic performances and stunning visuals mostly shot in the mystical jungles of eastern Uganda.

Great storytelling and brilliant cinematography

[jakemoss-92798 · 9/10 · 21 April 2021]

While the film takes on ambitious subject matter, it nails it, with some great performances at its heart. The trio at the centre of the story are all very engaging, Kisakye in particular, and they drive the story on even during the odd moment when the plot slows down. Plus, it certainly does the beautiful scenery of Uganda justice with how excellently well shot it is.

All in all, a very enjoyable film that's well worth a watch!

Mystical peregrination

[carolinedetournay-17801 · 10/10 · 14 July 2021]

This film takes us to distant lands .... Magnificent landscapes, change of scenery and exotic culture for an adventure that will keep you going until the end ... I loved it.

Have seen it twice and love it!

[James_Skinner · 10/10 · 18 February 2020]

This is such an original and thought-provoking film which perfectly balances action, drama and fantasy elements. For a debut feature shot in 3 different continents it is truly impressive and I am really looking forward to seeing what the filmmakers produce next.

Intense and beautiful

[andrewbookster · 10/10 · 15 January 2021]

Deeply engaging film, gorgeously shot and directed. It's very conceptually ambitious but stays well-grounded in the characters. Esther Tebandeke stands out for her really strong performance. The opening scene has really stuck in my head!

Fresh Debut

[delinquentxxxx-41079 · 9/10 · 14 January 2021]

An exceptional debut. This is a beautifully shot and masterfully acted thriller with fantasy elements. Non genre fans should not let the SF/fantasy elements deter them though, there is enough plot depth, biting satire and lush photography to satisfy most discerning cinephiles. Eagerly looking forward to seeing more from this new director. Definitely recommend. Check it.

You need to check this....

[seb-taylor · 10/10 · 8 January 2021]

Intelligent film-making, an accomplished thriller, especially considering it's their debut.... The Philip K Dick comparisons will be flooding in.... I'm glad this is finally being released. Top job ladies and gents!

Hypnotising debut

[yrahmani · 9/10 · 18 January 2021]

A British / Ugandan touch to Allende's magical realism, this film is both thought-provoking, touching on important thematics like post-colonialism and self-knowledge, and very aesthetically pleasing. Absolutely recommend it, Dan Moss is definitely on point with this and I look forward to his new works.

A fantastical thriller set deep in the heart of Uganda

[katyfentress · 10/10 · 18 January 2021]

An intercontinental adventure which totally jettisons the classic hero's arc. From its first intense moments, the film promises to be crammed with excitement and it delivers throughout. The main characters are compellingly flawed even the ones desperately trying to do the right thing. Nothing quite goes the way you predict it will. Highly recommended, expect an Africa you are completely unfamiliar with.