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Blow
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Special Features

 

  • Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By purchasing this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age and over.
  • Audio Commentary
  • DVD ROM Features
  • DVD ROM Exclusive Web Site
  • Documentary
  • Filmographies
  • Music Video
  • Outtakes
  • Printable Original Screenplay
  • Production Notes
  • Theatrical Trailer

Review

 

George Jung (Johnny Depp) doesn't want to live like his father (Ray Liotta)--always short of money, and always berated by his mother. So, he sets off for California, to live on the beach. George finds he can make a living selling drugs. One day he learns he could make more money by shipping drugs across the country. So, he does. Needing a bigger supply of drugs, he goes to Columbia, finds his way to Medellin, and meets Pablo Escobar (Cliff Curtis). George stumbles into becoming the biggest trafficker of cocaine in the U.S.

In BLOW, director Ted Demme and scriptwriters Nick Cassevetes and David McKenna chart George's strange course into a world of girls and sun, drugs and fun. It's all so easy. But, maybe one day George will run into trouble with other dealers, or the police. Depp gives one of his best performances as George. And Demme's eccentric but successful casting includes German actress Franka Potente as George's girlfriend; Spanish actress Penelope Cruz as his wife; Australian actress Rachel Griffiths giving a withering performance as his mother; and Paul Reubens giving a beautifully judged performance as a hairdresser-cum-drug dealer.

Customer Reviews

 

Customer rating on Blow: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Average rating (13 reviews)

Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars Why Should We Be Interested?

dhyanaman | 29/07/2009 | See all dhyanaman's reviews (3) »

I'm clearly the minority here. I've just watched this movie all the way through and I couldn't see any point in it. Why was it made? Where is the plot, where is the drama? There wasn't even any action. It is about somebody who had nothing going for him and found himself at the heart of the drugs trade. George Jung, as portrayed, was a one-dimensional character, just like his mother and his wife. He made a lot of money and he lost it and ended up in jail. So don't trade drugs folks! Otherwise, so what? Not even Johnny Depp or Penelope Cruz could inject their flat roles with any interest. Maybe a film about the cops on his case might have been more interesting. The film, like the main character, was a wash-out.

Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars Funny, heartfelt, exciting and brutal

LittleUn | 27/07/2009 | See all LittleUn's reviews (24) »

I can't believe how cheap this film is! Based on a true story, Georgge Jung (Depp) starts selling marajuna in the swinging 60's. He starts to make vast amounts of money, and eventually turns his hand to Cocaine, and that's where things getr intressting.
The DVD has some excellent features, including an interview with George Jung himself - who admits he never heard of Depp before the making of this film! Depp is just stunning in this film, as is Penelope Cruz even though she isn't in the first half of the movie.
This is a really exciting film and I would recommend it to anyone!

Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars 100% good

pottypete | 04/05/2009 | See all pottypete's reviews (575) »

This film is brilliant in every way.It is based on a true story and shows the highs and lows of being involved in the drug trade.Jonny depp at his finest.

Technical Details

 

Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Jordi Molla, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Ray Liotta, Ethan Suplee, Paul Reubens, Max Perlich & James King

Ted Demme

18 years and over

2001

Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic

English - Dolby Digital (5.1)

2 hours and 2 minutes (approx)

Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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