First of all, Linda Manz alone is a reason to see this movie. Her presence is a force. She is the epitome of non-actor vibes effectively channeled through an acting performance - her character feels immensely real because she comes from a hard place. She doesn't need to sell a role like this because she has lived it, and that comes through on the screen.

Dennis Hopper puts in a tasteful directing/writing/acting triple whammy delivery here as well. Always intimidating with flashes of endearment and dark humor. He is legend for a reason.

Though the characters are all living menacing lifestyles, you feel at ease with them through the majority of the film, giving the movie a sort of floaty, hangout sort of vibe - but with a dirty, stained surface. But, you can only play with fire for so long. The conclusion comes quickly, or, "out of the blue", if you will, and I've got to say, it hits HARD. Heavy subject matter, delivered in as meaningful a manner as it really could be, and in it's own singular light...

This film will certainly not sit well with everyone, but for those who can appreciate reflections of realistic darkness, this film is a great accomplishment.

Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. This is definitely worth watching. Linda Manz is INCREDIBLE! Come on! She was in Gummo!!! (She was also in The Wanderers and played a similar tomboy-Jackie Earle in drag (sorta) character). She gets the job done and well is all I'm trying to say. But Dennis Hopper gives an amazing performance as usual in all his psycho glory and the dude who plays Charlie is slimy as hell (good thing){note: I didn't remember it was Don Gordon who also played a sleazy dude in The Mack}. Plus Neil Young songs. What else do you need? My videotape copy has the worst quality of a commercially released video that I've ever been witness to, but I see that the great folks at Anchor Bay have released this on DVD. I'll be buying it soon. You should too.

Out of the Blue (1980) was a showcase of sorts for two actors. One was an up and coming star (Linda Manz) the other was one who was trying to get back into the limelight (Dennis Hopper). The two have managed to pull off their best performances of their careers. I don't think that either of them could ever top it.

The movie is about a shattered family. A tragic accident has landed Don (Dennis Hopper) is prison for running his Big Rig into a stalled school bus. Several years later, his daughter (Linda Manz) who was also involved in the accident is waiting for her father to come back home. She's a wild kid who has no use for authority and likes to spend her time fantasizing about Elvis Pressely and listening to Punk Rock. Mom (Sharon Farrel) is a mess who lives in a constant state of denial. Linda waits for Pop's to get out of prison because she feels that he'll make everything better. Will he?

A great film. Dennis Hopper's acting shines in this film. He also directs with a stylized flair that was apparent in Easy Rider. This film was made during his "down time". After being ostracized from Hollywood due to the mess of The Last Movie and his off screen actions. This was his last stab at trying to get back into the studio system. Linda Manz is great as C.B. But the real reason to watch this movie is Dennis Hopper, he puts on one hell of a show.

Highly recommended.