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Blue State.

Seems like a cute idea that is actually quite timely for the youth of today. A young Democrat for Kerry makes a campaign promise that if they lose he will move to Canada. When he is forced to make good on his promise he enlists an attractive, mysterious young woman who is equally desperate to leave the states to help him road trip to his new home.

Secrets are unveiled and humorous moments follow. There isn't much to expect from this story initially since it is a low budget, largely unknown film staring an actor that most of America wouldn't recognize by name (Breckin Meyer). The concept for the storyline far exceeds the actual product. The connection between Meyer and his traveling companion Anna Paquin is genuine but takes too long to reach the almost impassioned climax. While attempting to take a promising look at the apathy of the generation, youth's gripes about their government and the state of affairs in America, Blue State simply falls short of the mark.

Still an interesting watch but lacks the passion or pull to truly make you care or feel for the characters or concept. If you are political or in favor of romantic comedies feel free to try it but you aren't missing much if you don't.

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