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Blast From The Past
1999
Adam has been cocooned in a steel bunker since 1962 when his parents thought a nuclear attack was imminent. Eve has lived in the modern world full of dead-end jobs and shallow boyfriends. When the two meet the results are fascinating and real love is never far away... Read more
| Starring | Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek |
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| Director | Hugh Wilson |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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In this comedy, a married couple (Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken) become convinced that an atomic bomb is about to drop on 1960s America and seal themselves in an elaborate fallout shelter for 35 years. What will their naive son (Brendan Fraser) make of the cynical 1990s when he's sent out into the world for the first time? Not quite enough to hold the attention, unfortunately, in Hugh Wilson's somewhat laboured “culture clash” excursion, as Fraser enlists the aid of streetwise Alicia Silverstone in his quest for supplies. Though the tone is sweet, the gags fail to bite and there's little innovation on offer beyond the initial premise. But it's pleasant enough, with Fraser's goofy charm particularly winning.
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What if Cold War fallout had frozen humankind's development, or plunged it back into the Dark Ages? Actually, the bomb... read more on Time Out
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Amiable comedy of a culture clash, with Fraser perfecting his standard role as an innocent exposed to experience.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Watched it twice
Was only going to give this 4 stars (there are few perfect films around), but thinking back I started grinning again and thought it deserved a strong recommendation - especially for the performances of Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken as the parents. All my family enjoyed this film, and I watched it twice. Particularly funny if you remember the 60s, but the love story between the younger cast will keep the late teens watching as well. It flags a bit in places, but overall a good comedy and I loved the ending - watch Walken in the last scene, he doesn't need dialogue to get over what he intends to do next...
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
All star cast gives great film
Christopher Walken at his (less manic than usual) best playes a father who has built himself a secure underground home in case of nuclear attack. When the perceived attack happens, he and wife Sissy Spacek retreat to their comfortable life underground until their baby son is grown up!! Then their supplies run out and son (Brendan Frazer) goes up into the real world where his naivety and innocence leads him into trouble and into Alicia Silverstone. Then the fun begins as she has never met a 'nice guy' before. This entertaining caper is watchable as you can't guess what will happen next. Christopher Walken's tongue-in-cheek elderly father will have you in stitches!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A Real Blast
I loved this film. All the characters were solid.
Brendan Fraser can’t seem to put a foot wrong with films these days and he’s such a looker. Christopher Walken carries the over protective Inventor anti Russian/Communist thing to the edge. And then there is Sissy Spacek. I have not experienced such a funny character, and she is absolutely hilarious with a few drinks in her. She had me in hysterics (the best part of he film) when she dances excitedly when the bunker's time locks open.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Watched it twice
Was only going to give this 4 stars (there are few perfect films around), but thinking back I started grinning again and thought it deserved a strong recommendation - especially for the performances of Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken as the parents. All my family enjoyed this film, and I watched it twice. Particularly funny if you remember the 60s, but the love story between the younger cast will keep the late teens watching as well. It flags a bit in places, but overall a good comedy and I loved the ending - watch Walken in the last scene, he doesn't need dialogue to get over what he intends to do next...
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
hmmm average american comedy
If you enjoy easy watching american comedies then you may enjoy this light hearted film. One for a rainy weekend and a real cheesy american comedy with many laughs to be had.
The storyline is simple, but i found myself laughing throughout.
Overall a pretty average immemorable american comedy, nothing much else to say really...
light hearted
easy watch
funny
short and sweet comedy
an average 3 out of 5
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11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Watched it twice
Was only going to give this 4 stars (there are few perfect films around), but thinking back I started grinning again and thought it deserved a strong recommendation - especially for the performances of Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken as the parents. All my family enjoyed this film, and I watched it twice. Particularly funny if you remember the 60s, but the love story between the younger cast will keep the late teens watching as well. It flags a bit in places, but overall a good comedy and I loved the ending - watch Walken in the last scene, he doesn't need dialogue to get over what he intends to do next...
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
All star cast gives great film
Christopher Walken at his (less manic than usual) best playes a father who has built himself a secure underground home in case of nuclear attack. When the perceived attack happens, he and wife Sissy Spacek retreat to their comfortable life underground until their baby son is grown up!! Then their supplies run out and son (Brendan Frazer) goes up into the real world where his naivety and innocence leads him into trouble and into Alicia Silverstone. Then the fun begins as she has never met a 'nice guy' before. This entertaining caper is watchable as you can't guess what will happen next. Christopher Walken's tongue-in-cheek elderly father will have you in stitches!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A Real Blast
I loved this film. All the characters were solid.
Brendan Fraser can’t seem to put a foot wrong with films these days and he’s such a looker. Christopher Walken carries the over protective Inventor anti Russian/Communist thing to the edge. And then there is Sissy Spacek. I have not experienced such a funny character, and she is absolutely hilarious with a few drinks in her. She had me in hysterics (the best part of he film) when she dances excitedly when the bunker's time locks open.
Priceless. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
hmmm average american comedy
If you enjoy easy watching american comedies then you may enjoy this light hearted film. One for a rainy weekend and a real cheesy american comedy with many laughs to be had.
The storyline is simple, but i found myself laughing throughout.
Overall a pretty average immemorable american comedy, nothing much else to say really...
light hearted
easy watch
funny
short and sweet comedy
an average 3 out of 5 -
good
seen this sometime ago still funny now
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Enjoyed it a lot
Enjoyed the film and have watched it many times since.
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Brendan Frazier - Top Quality Actor
Excelent film showcasing Brendan Frazier's finer moments. always able to turn his hand to most roles this film finds him in the ultimate element of comedy playing a yong man who has grown up seperated from the real world in a cold war bunker. upon his exit he finds love etc.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
A good film - worth renting
A very enjoyable and entertaining film. If you are a fan of Alicia Silverstone then this is a must. Brendan Fraser is his usual goofy self.
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If you love Brendan Fraser you will love this!!!
As a fan of Brendan Fraser, I was unsure about this movie, having never heard of it. All doubts dispelled as I watched a very entertaining heart warming and most of all humanely funny movie. Brendan excels in portraying down to earth, extremely cute guys, who you can immediately relate to.
The whole story is amusing if a bit over the top, but who knows there really may be people as portrayed in the movie - it wouldn't suprise me.
So if you want a movie both you and your partner could enojy, then this is definitely a must see! -
Quite Charming
I found this movie to have high rewatch value and an appeal which grew with several viewings.
Critics' reviews (6)
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In this comedy, a married couple (Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken) become convinced that an atomic bomb is about to drop on 1960s America and seal themselves in an elaborate fallout shelter for 35 years. What will their naive son (Brendan Fraser) make of the cynical 1990s when he's sent out into the world for the first time? Not quite enough to hold the attention, unfortunately, in Hugh Wilson's somewhat laboured “culture clash” excursion, as Fraser enlists the aid of streetwise Alicia Silverstone in his quest for supplies. Though the tone is sweet, the gags fail to bite and there's little innovation on offer beyond the initial premise. But it's pleasant enough, with Fraser's goofy charm particularly winning.
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What if Cold War fallout had frozen humankind's development, or plunged it back into the Dark Ages? Actually, the bomb... read more on Time Out
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Amiable comedy of a culture clash, with Fraser perfecting his standard role as an innocent exposed to experience.
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"...Much retro chic and visual wit to accompany the story's wildest notions..."
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"...BLAST FROM THE PAST puts a fresh twist on the fish-out-of-water comedy..."
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"...Wonderfully inventive....Walken and Spacek crackle..."
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