• Skip Navigation

  • My Account

  • Order Status

  • Customer Service

  • Español

Best Buy - Buyer Be Happy.

  • Weekly Ad

  • Store Locator

  • Outlet Center

  • Services

    • Geek Squad® Services
    • Computer Setup & Services
    • Home Theater Services
    • Car Installation Services
    • Gaming Setup & Services
    • iPod & MP3 Services

    • Small Business Center

    • Recycling
    • Trade-In

    • Customer Service
  • Gifts

    • Wish Lists

    • Gift Cards
    • Pitch In™ Card

    • Gift Center
    • For Him
    • For Her
    • For Teen Boys
    • For Teen Girls
    • For Boys
    • For Girls
CART
0 Items
  • TV & Video

    • Televisions
    • Projectors & Screens
    • Blu-ray & DVD Players
    • Home Theater Systems
    • TiVo & Internet TV
    • Digital Tuners & Converters
    • DIRECTV, Cable & Fiber TV
    • Car Video
    • Stands & Furniture
    • TV & Home Theater Services
    • Accessories
  • Audio

    • iPod & MP3 Players
    • Audio Systems & Components
    • Home Theater Systems
    • Headphones
    • Speakers
    • Portable Audio
    • Satellite Radio
    • Digital Radio
    • Car Audio
    • Marine Electronics
    • Musical Instruments
    • Stands & Furniture
    • Audio & MP3 Services
    • Accessories
  • Car & GPS

    • GPS Navigation
    • Satellite Radio
    • Digital Radio
    • Car Audio
    • Marine Electronics
    • Car Video
    • Car Security & Remote Start
    • Radar Detectors
    • Car Installation Services
    • Car Installation Parts
    • Accessories
  • Cameras & Camcorders

    • Digital Cameras
    • Digital SLR Cameras
    • Lenses
    • Camcorders
    • Memory Cards
    • Photo Quality Printers
    • Photo & Video Resources
    • Digital Photo Frames
    • Webcams
    • Binoculars & Optics
    • Accessories
  • Computers

    • Laptops
    • Netbooks
    • Desktops
    • Monitors
    • Projectors & Screens
    • Networking
    • Drives & Storage
    • Memory
    • Video Cards & PC Components
    • Software & Games
    • Printers, Scanners & Fax
    • Ink & Toner
    • Mice & Keyboards
    • Webcams
    • High-Speed Internet
    • Computer Setup & Services
    • Accessories
  • Mobile Phones & Office

    • Mobile Phones
    • Mobile Broadband
    • Telephones
    • Internet Phone Service (VOIP)
    • Two-Way Radios
    • Office Electronics
    • Projectors & Screens
    • Software & Games
    • Printers, Scanners & Fax
    • Ink & Toner
    • Paper Supplies
    • Furniture
    • Small Business Center
    • Accessories
  • Music, Movies, & Books

    • Movies
    • TV Shows
    • Music
    • Music Downloads
    • Books & eReaders
    • Musical Instruments
    • Accessories
  • Video Games & Gadgets

    • Xbox 360
    • PlayStation 3
    • PlayStation 2
    • PSP
    • Wii
    • Nintendo DS
    • Game & Console Trade-In
    • Game Downloads
    • PC Games
    • Gadgets, eReaders & Games
    • Gaming Setup & Services
    • Accessories
  • Home & Appliances

    • Washers & Dryers
    • Refrigerators
    • Freezers & Ice Makers
    • Ranges & Ovens
    • Microwaves
    • Dishwashers
    • Compactors & Disposals
    • Small Appliances
    • Vacuums & Floor Care
    • Outdoor Living
    • Air Conditioners, Fans & Heaters
    • Air Purifiers & Dehumidifiers
    • Fitness Equipment
    • Personal Care
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Home Automation
    • Garage
    • Accessories
  • Credit Cards
  • Reward Zone
SEARCH FOR IN
Welcome.
Please create an account or Sign in.
Best Buy > Music & Movies > Movies > Drama > Melodramas > Product Info

Blue Car - DVD

SKU: 6111094 | Release Date: 10/14/2003
Rating: R for Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Adult Language

Shipping: Usually leaves our warehouse in 1 business day Estimate Arrival Time

Store Pickup: Limited Availability Check Stores


Financing:

  • Great Financing Offer
List Price:
$14.99
Our Price:
$12.99

Add to Cart add to wish list
Printer friendly printing
  • Choose the pages you would like to print

  • Overview
  • Details
  • Cast & Crew
  • Related Movies
  • Customer Reviews
  • Editorial Reviews
  • Print
  • Overview
  • Details
  • Cast & Crew
  • Related
    Movies
  • Customer
    Reviews
  • Editorial
    Reviews

All Movie Guide

Need Help?

Call 1-888-BEST BUY or have us call you now.

Click to Call
Rating
R for Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Adult Language
Format
DVD
Theatrical Release
2002
Length
88 minutes
Screen Formats
Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Genre
Melodramas
Studio
Walt Disney Video
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1

Synopsis

The coming-of-age drama Blue Car is the directorial debut feature from actress Karen Moncrieff. Played by newcomer Agnes Bruckner, quiet high school student Meg lives in an apartment complex where she takes care of her troubled little sister, Lily (Regan Arnold), while her emotionally unavailable mom (Margaret Colin) is busy at work or school. Since her dad left, the family has been under financial strain and Lily suffers from starvation, delusions, and self mutilation. Meg maintains a calm demeanor and endures her responsibilities but unleashes her frustrations and pain through her poems, which she shares with her supportive English teacher, Mr. Auster (David Strathairn). With his encouragement, she wins a regional poetry competition and makes it to the finals in Florida. However, she is faced with repeating hardships as her sister's condition intensifies, she gets fired for stealing, and her mom kicks her out of the house. Temporarily staying with her friend Georgia (Sarah Beuhler), she meets the delinquent Pat (A.J. Buckley) and gets involved in some petty crime. Agnes eventually goes to Florida by herself, where she meets Mr. Auster's intelligent yet discontented wife, Delia (Frances Fisher), and she finds her relationship with him becoming more complicated. Blue Car premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Version Details

Languages/Sound
Eng/Fre
Screen Formats
Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Additional Features
cc Feature commentary with director Karen Moncrieff Deleted scenes with optional director's commentary French-language track Dolby Digital Surround Sound Widescreen (1.85:1) enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions
Chapters
Side #1 --
1. "The Memory of Trees" [3:47]
2. "I Didn't Do Anything" [2:49]
3. "Draw Your Own Conclusions" [4:10]
4. Mapping Nerves [4:56]
5. Going Deeper [6:06]
6. "Blue Car" [3:38]
7. "The Future Comes All the Same" [5:24]
8. A Fallen Angel [5:06]
9. Lily's Wings [6:12]
10. Leaving Home [6:41]
11. Give and Take [8:52]
12. On the Road [2:05]
13. Meeting the Austers [7:42]
14. "Do You Want Me?" [6:33]
15. "For Mr. Auster" [9:32]
16. End Credits [3:56]

Cast

  • Frances Fisher - Delia
  • Agnes Bruckner - Meg
  • Wayne Armstrong - Don
  • Sarah Buehler - Georgia
  • Dan Buran - Cop
  • David Carroll - Department Store Manager
  • Jacqueline Childs - Pharmacist
  • Jeff Gage - Pawn Shop Owner
  • Jane Mowder - Nurse
  • Jenn O'nofrio - Blonde Girl
  • Aftab Pureval - Boy in Class
  • Jaime Scheingross - Girl in the Yellow Dress
  • Julie Schuster - Bank Teller
  • Amy Benedict - Diner Waitress
  • Peer J. Oppenheimer - Diner Customer
  • Greg Miller - Priest
  • David Strathairn - Auster
  • David Strathairn - Mr. Auster
  • Regan Arnold - Lily
  • Margaret Colin - Diane
  • A.J. Buckley - Pat
  • Kristan Andrews - Florida Oasis Cocktail Waitress
  • Michael Raysses - Mr. Kastran
  • Sarah Beuhler - Georgia
  • Mike Ward - Meg's Father
  • Wendy Lardin - Georgia's Mom
  • Dustin Sterling - Rob

Crew

  • Director: Karen Moncrieff
  • Screenwriter: Karen Moncrieff
  • Producer: Peer J. Oppenheimer
  • Co-producer: Gene Viglione
  • Set Production Assistant: Domenica Vilhotti ,Joy Walsh
  • Grip: Andy Waruszewski
  • Second Assistant Director: Jasmine Waters
  • Personal Assistant: Noor Ahmed
  • Second Assistant Camera: Ian Axilrod
  • Foley Editor: Chris Bittner
  • ADR Editor: Chris Bittner
  • Sound/Sound Designer: Ted Blaisdell
  • Sound Mixer: Ted Blaisdell
  • Set Production Assistant: Dave Bogrees
  • Second Second Assistant Director: Jeremy Burks
  • Casting Assistant: Kevin Carr
  • Hair Styles: Keri Clemmons
  • Makeup: Keri Clemmons
  • Electrician: Chris Cochran
  • Musical Direction/Supervision: Stephen Coleman
  • First Assistant Director: Matt Corrado
  • Set Production Assistant: Karisa Darling
  • Consultant/advisor: Dan Edelstein
  • Makeup: Deleah Emery
  • Hair Styles: Deleah Emery
  • Second Second Assistant Director: Deleah Emery
  • Best Boy Electric: Russ Faust
  • Sound Mixer: Mark Ferrell
  • Electrician: Danny Flores
  • Script Supervisor: Cynthia Garfield
  • Production Manager: John Goodwill
  • Location Manager: Brian Hall
  • Second Assistant Director: Adeeb Hammoudi
  • Script Supervisor: Amy Holliday
  • Best Boy Grip: Kevin Jones
  • Co-producer: Eric Karten
  • Music Producer: Eric Karten
  • Boom Operator: Jake Keslo
  • Assistant Production Coordinator: Kevin Kramer
  • Grip: Scott Lipez
  • Set Dresser: Michele Lockert
  • Extra Casting: Alison Maier
  • ADR Editor: Mario Manti-Gualtiero
  • Re-Recording Mixer: Mario Manti-Gualtiero
  • Foley Editor: Mario Manti-Gualtiero
  • Dialogue Editor: Mario Manti-Gualtiero
  • Best Boy Grip: Frankie Martinez
  • Electrician: Kevin Martt
  • Key Grip: John Mays
  • Location Manager: John Mays
  • Associate Producer: John Mays
  • Gaffer: Skip McCraw
  • Costumes Supervisor: Josh McEwon
  • Makeup Special Effects: Josh McEwon
  • Assistant Hair: Tammy Mount
  • Assistant Makeup: Tammy Mount
  • Personal Assistant: Kevin Myers
  • Line Producer: Karri O'Reilly
  • Production Manager: Karri O'Reilly
  • Second Assistant Camera: Justin Pointer
  • Casting Assistant: Gail Ramsey
  • Set Production Assistant: Diana Scott
  • Camera Loader: Melanie Smith
  • Boom Operator: Leonard Suwalski
  • Best Boy Electric: Cesar Toledo
  • Production Coordinator: Matthew Turner
  • First Assistant Camera: Kelly Uchimura
  • First Assistant Director: Mike Snyder
  • Music Editor: Stephen Schwartz
  • Foley Artist: Craig Ng
  • Associate Producer: Don Daniel
  • Re-Recording Mixer: Peter Waggoner ,Reilly Steele
  • Editor: Toby Yates
  • Associate Producer: Kelly Simpson
  • Properties Master: Merje Veski
  • Sound Effects Director: Mic Mahan
  • Additional Editing: Melissa Zaroff
  • Cinematographer: Rob Sweeney
  • Casting: Wendy Weidman
  • Swing Gang: Lori Ann Agricola ,Johnny Ramos
  • First Assistant Editor: Matt Solomon
  • Producer: David Waters
  • Set Dresser: Mike O'Neill
  • Composer (Music Score): Adam Gorgoni
  • Music Producer: Adam Gorgoni
  • Producer: Amy Sommer Gifford
  • First Assistant Editor: John Breinholt
  • Assistant Editor: John Breinholt
  • Costume Designer: Kristan Andrews
  • Production Designer: Kristan Andrews
  • Producer: Amy Sommer
  • Sound Mixer: Ryan Holmes
  • Foley Mixer: Chris Bittner
  • Assistant Editor: Matt Solomon
  • Foley Artist: Craig Ryan Ng

Related Movies

  • All Things Fair - DVD
  • Speak - DVD
Blue Car: AMG Review
Andrea LeVasseur , AMG

A grittily realistic drama, Blue Car is as downbeat as it is honest about adolescent abandonment and the desperate need for connection. Though the story is made up of conventional elements, all the unglamorous truth hangs out and the emotional turns are warranted by the solid script and nuanced performances. In her breakthrough performance as Meg, Agnes Bruckner is the embodiment of understated teenage pain. The role of a high school poet is often made into a caricature, but Bruckner brings a raw honesty and apprehension to the part that avoids overwrought stereotypes. Veteran actor David Strathairn also hits the right note in the difficult role of Mr. Auster; their scenes together in the classroom are carefully observed with nervous details and real teacher-student interaction. With her ragged fingernails and glassy composure, Meg shows incredible strength in reserve by constructing her identity from the scraps left around her. Her search for connectedness is a sincere one, and each devastating experience seems to attest her tenacity. The ethereal soundtrack by Adam Gorgoni skillfully reflects the intimate nature of the story, especially during the reflective second half. After all of the dark abandonment and betrayal she endures, the conclusion at the final poetry competition reveals a cathartic personal victory. Though the subject matter could've been mistreated by other filmmakers, Blue Car is handled with care and enough concern to get all the bleak details right. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Order Support

  • Order Status
  • Shipping & Delivery
  • International Shipping
  • Store Pickup
  • Returns
  • Customer Service

Community New

  • Best Buy Community
  • Forums
  • IdeaX - Share your ideas
  • BBY Connect

Product Support

  • Installation & Repairs
  • Warranties & Performance Plans
  • Order Parts
  • Check Gift Card Balance
  • Product Recalls
  • Trade-in Center
  • Recycling

Credit Cards

  • Apply Now
  • Make a Payment
  • Card Benefits

Reward Zone® Program

  • Learn More
  • Check Your Points

Corporate Info

  • About Best Buy
  • News Center
  • Careers
  • For Our Investors
  • Developers
  • Responsibility
  • Community Relations
  • Affiliate Program
  • Contact Us

More Best Buy Sites

  • Best Buy Canada
  • Best Buy Mexico
  • Best Buy China
  • Best Buy for Business
  • Best Buy for Government
  • Best Buy for Education
  • Magnolia
  • Geek Squad
  • Pacific Sales
Need help? We're available 24/7 at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)

Online prices and selection generally match our retail stores, but may vary. Prices and offers are subject to change. ©2003-2009 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Best Buy, the Best Buy logo, the tag design and BestBuy.com are trademarks of BBY Solutions, Inc. For personal, noncommercial use only.

Cybertrust Secured
Click to Call
  • Conditions of Use
  • Legal Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • Price Match Guarantee
  • Site Map
  • RSS

Portions of content provided by All Movie Guide, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC. Copyright 2007 All Media Guide, LLC.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6111094&type=product&tab=7&id=1324494
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17100&type=page