The movie runs out of plot and jokes well before the end of a two-hour running time, long for a light comedy.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

The box art for the VHS release of "Cool Blue" seemed to suggest that the movie was a comedy of sorts. It really isn't - it's more of a light- hearted drama. It's quite an odd little movie, and it's offbeat nature may be why Woody Harrelson decided to choose the movie as his leading man debut, since it is so different from the tone of his hit show "Cheers". It's a kind of rambling movie and kind of unpredictable. While the unpredictable tone of the movie is kind of refreshing, at the same times there are several moments in the movie where viewers will ask, "Just where is this movie going?" In the end, the movie isn't one with a big impact, but will satisfy viewers on a slow day who want to see something a little different.One last thing: Why is the movie called "Cool Blue"? The choice for title isn't really explained.

Ten stars just because you've got to see this weird film. I happened upon it on HBO the other night, just in time to catch Sean Penn (not credited) playing this blond pony tailed Irishman in a bar, spouting lilty prose, and trying to buck up a hapless Woody. Hank Azaria and Woody have more weeping, shouting scenes than any chick flick I've seen, and combined with a Cormanesque art direction, this is one classic sad sack story. I was desperate to find the remote, but was glued to my seat as Woody, the painter who only paints this one woman over an over.. finally confronts her - after she slashes her portraits at Woody's big coming out show. (in a gallery that looked like an abandoned warehouse, of the backside of the same set for Woody's 'loft') Hank Azaria's jealous melt down over Woody's being the 'guy who gets all the girls' over a pool table, complete with cue ball tossing (Off Camera - "hey watch where you throw that!") and cuestick smashing.. well, the movie Gods are to be thanked for not having this flick stop all of their careers. But really tune in for Sean Penn's off beat barfly - the guy does a spot on irish accent up until he reveals he's just a handy man from the valley with bon mots of relationship wisdom.. or is he? Was it God all along masquerading as an Irish wit? Not to be missed.

"Cool Blue", a laid back film, was co-directed by Richard Shepard and Mark Mullin. The movie, which evidently went directly to video, gives us a bird's eye view on the world of a struggling artist, Dustin, who is committed to his art and to the pursuit of Christiane, the woman that has made a deep impression on him. The movie has a disorienting start as we watch Dustin and Buzz enter a convenience store and our first reaction is they are going to hold up the place, but it becomes clear, they are starving young artists instead of robbers.This 1988 film was Woody Harrelson's second credited movie. He appears as Dustin. It shows a young actor with a lot of promise at the center of the story. His best friend is played by Hank Azaria, who was also starting out. Ely Pouget is seen as the woman that awakens a passion in the young artist. Ms. Pouget should be seen in movies more often because she shows a talent for acting that seems to be natural.The most interesting aspect of the picture is the impressive cameo by Sean Penn, who appears as Paul, the plumber. We have to do a double take, as the actor is almost unrecognizable blond actor with a pony tail.Richard Shepard was matured since this picture, as shown in his latest effort, "The Matador".

This off-beat tale of love in the Post Modern Era stars Woody Harrelson as Dustin, a struggling artist caught in the eternal search for love, sex and a little inspiration. Enter the lovely Christiane - who immediately provides him with two out of three. Fortunately for Dustin's career, she drops out of his life as quickly as she dropped in - and he begins an obsessive hunt through Southern California to find her. Failing that, he decides that if he can't have her, he'll paint her and becomes an overnight success in the process - but finds that something is still missing from the picture. With refreshing wit and style this modern parable asks the age-old question-are love and art really compatible?