Review by Matt Miller
Although the "Blue" video itself was made available to broadband users on the band’s website a month or so before the DVD release (the Metropolis release of the Violet album and a European tour followed shortly after), the Blue DVD maintained a considerable level of anticipation during the busiest time of the band’s history.
The "Blue" video effectively captures the same themes as the albums. The use of childish games like the maze pattern and dolls splices horrorific themes of loss and control with innocence in almost an autobiographical approach to the band’s music. In that respect everything is well-developed, interesting, and unique; however some minor problems take away from the video at times. The flow is generally sluggish and a sense of being directed persists in vocalist Chibi’s actions, which may make it difficult for viewers to get lost in the video. That said it’s the first ‘theatric’ video the band has done, and as such is one of the better videos I’ve seen.
"Nevermind" is the other standout video on the DVD. "Nevermind" features simple shots of the band performing in a studio setting rather than live as with the videos for "Violet" and "Video Kid." The band performs in front of a simple white background with transforming artwork and abrupt splashes of color. The song has also been remastered from the original Violet LP version, which gives it a little more of an unrefined, live feel. Overall it’s an enjoyable video that viewers can lose themselves in without having to think so much as with the "Blue" video.
The most standout portion of the DVD is the brief documentary on the making the "Blue" video. Viewers get to see some of the work that went into making the video featuring brief snippets from conversations with the band members. But the footage is generally sparse and may leave fans wanting to know more about the band and the music.
Overall the DVD is good, but nothing new and exciting except for a music clip that plays at the main menu. Those who are newer to The Birthday Massacre will likely love the DVD, but for fans who have been around awhile the Blue DVD doesn’t have a lot of replay value.