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Summary: Suprisingly enjoyable
Review: "Blow" is a well done film depicting an era. Though the point of "blow" is kind of hard to figure out, it is an interesting movie to watch, and you find yourself mysteriously rooting for Jung as he rises and falls. The best part of this film is the first part detailing Jung's rise to fame, and his doomed relationship with his first girlfriend. The shots of California and the beach are the quintessential way that we all wish it truly were. Somewhat depressing, somewhat amusing, and always entertaining, you won't go wrong adding "Blow" to your collection. Depp is always good in all his roles.
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Summary: Great acting, direction, and overall "feel", you'll like it.
Review: Blow is one of those movies you watch twice at the movies, and the buy the DVD. Its one of those movies that has that "it" that makes you feel good about paying to watch it (and about paying to buy the DVD). The whole story is great and the script is very, very well developed; fast-paced but never loosing its sense of order; the lessons it teaches about life and about destiny will impact you, mostly because of the great acting by Depp and Liotta; and the movies follows itself throughout with good music and greatly created scenes.
"BLOW" is by far one of the best movies in recent memories, and its actors, screenplay, and storyline make it what it is.
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Summary: Great flick
Review: There was a time when I didn't like Johnny Depp. I used to steer clear of his films simply because I had a pre-concieved notion in my mind that I wasn't going to enjoy myself watching Johnny Depp. All this changed however after I saw "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". And once again, I am impressed with Depp's work, this time in the movie Blow. Depp's portrayal of legendary cocaine dealer George Jung is wonderful. He makes Jung such a likeable person that you don't want to see anything bad happen to the guy, even if he is waste deep in cocaine. Another thing I found interesting about this movie was its almost non-existent use of sex and violence. The story itself, of a middle class kid from Massachusetts growing up to be America's number one coke dealer with simple business savvy is so intriguing that it didn't need the usual drug-dealer movie cliches. Killer flick.
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Summary: Excellent Movie!
Review: If you want to see a movie about the drug scene go see Blow. This movie should have gotten all the rewards instead of Traffic. [....] It's a true story and it shows how marijuana and cocaine gets into this country. From the growers, drug trafficers and then the distributors. The only thing that disappointed me was Penelope Cruz. She's a beautiful lady but she's that great of an actress. But I strongly recommend this movie if you want to know how the drug trade works.
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Summary: Blown Away
Review: With all the accolades of 2000 going to "Traffic", I was left with the usual disdain for an ignorant industry, public, and media. Then along came "Blow." Despite the absence of the same slick production and large celebrity cameos (unless you consider Bobcat a major celeb), this film is incredibly versimilar to the real characters and settings upon which it is based. The film's basis is a major reason to praise it, it is not a moralistic attempt at presenting a pro/con, two-hour-exclusive on the world of drugs, it is the story of a real anti-hero. Of course it does not hurt that George Jung is portrayed by the finest actor of our time, Johnny Depp. But Depp is not the only one doing a stellar job, Ray Liotta and Paul Ruebens also turn out noteworthy performances and Penelope Cruz demonstrates much more talent here than in any of her other films. Top to bottom, "Blow" is well done and well performed, but the basis in the real story of George Jung is what distinguishes it from other movies made about illicit substance in the United States. A study of the real story presents an almost identical account to those shown in the film (check out the DVD for an even more in-depth depiction in the deleted scenes and a peek at the real story from the real George Jung) and this is critical in entertaining and provoking thought in anyone with the most elementary understanding of drugs in the United States. This film should and does stand on its own merits, but it is almost unavoidable to compare to "Traffic", the Substance Abuse 101 as compared to this film marvel, which is more like a graduate course. "Blow" is worth a look as both a story and a commentary, perhaps even to those who are not interested in the subject that deals with one of the most important legal, social, economic, and international dilemnas that we face today.
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Summary: Depp is the Master of Disguise
Review: Johnny Depp proves once again that he can portray just about anyone in "Blow," a story based on the life of George Jung the first American drug traffiker to bring Cocaine into the USA from Colombia on a major scale. Depp's style of acting is really anti-acting in that he literally becomes the part he is playing much like Marlon Brando, James Dean and Paul Newman who came out of the New York's Actors Studio. His style of acting is very natural, though with little of the seams and krinkles we see in Brando or Dean's performances. Depp also makes daring choices: how different can his chracter in "Sleepy Hollow" be from his character in "Chocolat" or here in "Blow?" Depp is the best thing about "Blow" despite director Ted Demme's dreary, lackluster pacing. Penelope Cruz who plays Mirtha, Jung's wife, heretofore has been a whirlwind of talent and sexiness, but in "Blow" she is merely drugged out,petulant and mostly boring. Check her out in "Woman on Top" or "Some things about my Mother" to witness Cruz at her best: earthy, smart and sensual like a young Sophia Loren. Franka Potente as Barbara comes off best after Depp proving that she can also play a kind, warm-hearted chracter very much in love with George. "Blow" only succeeds because of Depp and Potente and to a smaller degree Paul Reubens as Derek. It's interesting to note that the real George Jung, who will be released from prison in 2015, had never heard of Depp before this film!
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Summary: Don't miss the real message in this movie
Review: This movie is based on a true story about George Jung and chronicles the events that lead to his rise as the leading importer of cocaine to his fall to a 60 year prison term. The movie seems to be getting reviewed as a drug movie and that to me is the side story here. Yes the movie is dominated by drug culture but the main theme here is that you never get to a point where you are immune from the issues that everyday people face in real life. Everyone has wished that they had more money because we all feel that our problems would be eradicated. George had money, power and fame. This came at the cost of his loved ones turning on him. He made the vow to never be like his parents. His father was a hard working man yet he still was at poverty level that resulted in him loosing everything. His mother was more concerned with how they were perceived by the neighbors and totally consumed with money. She would leave and eventually come back and the father would welcome her back everytime and try his hardest to make things right again. George finally feeling betrayed lost faith in her and wanted to distance himself from her. Later in life George's life follows the same pattern. Pay attention and realize that the message here is that "money isn't real". Love is real and all the money, power and fame are fleeting. George lost the love of his daughter. No ammount of money could repair the damage that had been done. The message in a nutshell is that family is first. Let nothing damage the relationship with your loved ones. Family is truly all we have in this world.
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Summary: Wow
Review: Great movie. One of the best true stories related to the drug world I have ever seen. Johnny Depp was awesome. Penelope Cruz was great. I thought the white dvd case was a good touch since the movie is about George Jung and his pushing of cocaine
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Summary: Blow is Great
Review: This movie will keep you entertained from start to finish. Johnny Depp is mezmerizing and the rest of the cast is awesome
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Summary: ! A DEFINITE ACADEMY!!
Review: This movie is excellent! Everything from the acting to the storyline! It truly deserves an Academy, atleast a nomination! Anyone who enjoyed movies like: (my other classic favorites) Traffic, Scarface, & Desperado will DEFINETLY like this for sure!!! And for ALL out there,...WE-COLOMBIANS are NOOOT bad people at all & COLOMBIA IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, DESPITE... Y para mi gente, este cine es la bomba!Paz...peace out!
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