Overview

• Set on the opening night of 'Oklahoma!' in 1943, 'Blue Moon' focuses on Lorenz Hart's reflections on his career and his estranged partnership with Richard Rodgers.
• Ethan Hawke delivers a complex performance as Hart, blending charm, wit, and underlying sadness in a character study praised for its emotional depth.
• The film is confined almost entirely to Sardi’s restaurant, capturing a single evening in real-time and emphasizing Linklater’s signature dialogue-driven storytelling.
• Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott play pivotal roles, as Hart's young protégée and former partner Rodgers, adding layers of tension and vulnerability to the narrative.
• Critics note the film's exploration of Hart's personal struggles, including his sexuality, loneliness, and alcoholism, against the backdrop of his creative legacy.