Both have the same somber coming-of-age theme and slow paced storytelling. Both the lead tackles lost and hopes to find redemption in life. They also deal with living in what seems is a hopeless place and situation. They both find a way to scope with the help of their on screen partners. The Blue Hour is gravitating towards a creepy-horror-esque genre while 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten is youth-centric drama.