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Blow Reviews

2001

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George Jung (Johnny Depp) doesn't want to live like his father (Ray Liotta)--always short of money and constantly berated by his mother (Rachel Griffiths). So he sets off for California to live on the beach, where he finds he can make a living selling drugs. Soon George's drug dealing business expands into shipping drugs across .. Read more

Starring	Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Director	Ted Demme
Genres	Drama

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- Fitfully interesting drama, based on a true story, that sets a hectic pace its cast can hardly keep up with; it's a mad dash through pop culture, bland in texture before it stumbles to a halt.
- 31213
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  - 2
  Sell weed, do time, sell coke, make money, live life - Blow
  
  Jonny Depp plays the role perfectly as per usual. An interesting true story of life, family, drugs, smuggling and decisions. Is it worth getting rich at any ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rob
  - Essex, England
  - 05 Oct 2004 at 20:31
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- - 0
  - 0
  Not the greatest drug film, but tells a good story
  
  This film is based on a true story, which definitely makes it more interesting. It tells a tale of trafficking in a time where it was greatly more difficult for... read more »
  
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- - S13_Mills
  - 7 reviews
  - 29 Oct 2011 at 21:26
- - 0
  - 5
  glamourises drugs
  
  apparently you can have a nice life if you deal drugs , just end up with dodgy clothes and a bit of a pot belly- after about 30 years so no moralising in this ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 19 Jul 2011 at 22:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Good movie
  
  A good film. Johnny Depp is on top form. Even more interesting knowing it is based on a true story.
  
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- - a customer
  - 12 Jul 2011 at 17:56
- - 0
  - 0
  Give it a miss
  
  The storyline is very empty, the characters lack depth. There are better drug films out there, much better ones. What saves this is the beauty of Depp. And the ... read more »
  
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- 1007662
- - a customer
  - 20 Jun 2011 at 22:16
- - 0
  - 0
  Blown Away
  
  Overall a very good film from start to finish. It shows that there are ways to make money fast, but also things can go wrong if you do!
  
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- 999061
- - Decimator
  - 33 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 31 May 2011 at 13:51
- - 1
  - 0
  Blu Ray quality not very good
  
  I enjoyed the film, great actors and an interesting journey - even though it wasn't one I could relate to morally.
  
  BUT, what I will say about the... read more »
  
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- - Dante3000
  - 43 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 15 Feb 2011 at 15:56
- - 0
  - 0
  A Definate Watch
  
  I absolutely loved this film thought it was great, a film i could watch over and over again. brilliant. Was recommended this film by a friend and would ... read more »
  
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- 946422
- - a customer
  - Devon
  - 12 Dec 2010 at 20:53
- - 0
  - 0
  Fantastic Film!
  
  I was recommended this film by a friend who told me it was exactly the film i would like and he was not wrong! I loved every minute of this film from start to ... read more »
  
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- - LadyMoo
  - 15 reviews
  - Southampton
  - 18 Aug 2010 at 18:09
- - 0
  - 0
  A story of an ordinary man blown away...
  
  I cant believe I waited so long to see this movie. It was engrossing, fast paced and unusual.
  
  Depp is brilliant as ever and plays this mixed up guy ... read more »
  
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- - Sarbs
  - 119 reviews
  - Essex
  - 07 Jun 2010 at 11:17
- - 0
  - 0
  Blow - Fantastic
  
  What a great film. We really enjoyed this film, its wonderfully filmed and has a great story line. Its funny in places but also leaves you feeling there is ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Braintree
  - 04 Mar 2010 at 14:28
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- - 11
  - 2
  Sell weed, do time, sell coke, make money, live life - Blow
  
  Jonny Depp plays the role perfectly as per usual. An interesting true story of life, family, drugs, smuggling and decisions. Is it worth getting rich at any ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 20692
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rob
  - Essex, England
  - 05 Oct 2004 at 20:31
- - 5
  - 0
  Well blow me down!
  
  For some reason I had been avoiding this but had it in my queue and so I had to watch it. I was surprised it’s quite good but a bit to long. Drugs Drugs ... read more »
  
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- - kmcca5
  - East Sussex
  - 13 Apr 2005 at 17:04
- - 5
  - 2
  1star just for Johnny
  
  I only watched this movie because of Johnny Depp. He looks good as always but this film is not good. I couldn't wait the end. The story isn't flowing ... read more »
  
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- - Nesli Yilmaz
  - London
  - 16 Feb 2007 at 13:26
- - 4
  - 2
  Depp Shines
  
  What is it about drug films, breaking the law that really give some meat to actors, from Pacino, De Niro and now Depp.
  
  Strong supporting cast, Ray ... read more »
  
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- - SeanValen
  - ESSEX
  - 06 Jan 2005 at 22:40
- - 3
  - 1
  Poignant and captivating
  
  I liked this film a lot. It moves very quickly and doesn't leave much time for reflection. The chaotic feel is in concordance with the chaotic nature of the... read more »
  
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  - Llanbedr Pont Steffan
  - 21 May 2004 at 20:42
- - 2
  - 0
  Blow'
  
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  if you like johnny debb films you love this film. it had alot of action all the way though the film
  
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- - a customer
  - Rotherham
  - 02 Jul 2008 at 09:28
- - 2
  - 1
  Such a good actor
  
  Johnny Depp once again shows how versatile his acting is by playing a drug abuser, I don't just love Johnny Depp because he's very attractive but also ... read more »
  
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- - Sarah Candeland
  - Lancaster, England
  - 26 Nov 2006 at 22:37
- - 1
  - 0
  Great Commentary on disk!
  
  I have seen this movie a few times. Good flick. What I recommend is listening to the commentary with the director and Jung. Yes, Jung is in the commentary... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 12 Sep 2005 at 22:26
- - 1
  - 0
  Don't Bother!
  
  I rented this purely because it's a Johnny Depp film I hadn't yet seen. My advice to anyone else thinking of renting it is don't bother. Frankly I&#... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - England
  - 25 Jul 2006 at 17:52
- - 1
  - 0
  Blu Ray quality not very good
  
  I enjoyed the film, great actors and an interesting journey - even though it wasn't one I could relate to morally.
  
  BUT, what I will say about the... read more »
  
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- 964338
- - Dante3000
  - 43 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 15 Feb 2011 at 15:56

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Critics' reviews
- Fitfully interesting drama, based on a true story, that sets a hectic pace its cast can hardly keep up with; it's a mad dash through pop culture, bland in texture before it stumbles to a halt.
- 31213
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- Perhaps because it sticks too closely to Bruce Porter's source book, this account of George Jung's rise from small-time... read more on Time Out
- 44428
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...[Depp's] witty, spare performance gives the picture a poignancy....Mr. Demme's storytelling is quick and engaging..."
- 9530
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "BLOW will knock your eyes out! Smart, sexy, funny and dangerous!"
- 9531
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Completely brilliant..."
- 9529
- - Cosmopolitan
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  George Jung (Johnny Depp) doesn't want to live like his father (Ray Liotta)--always short of money and constantly berated by his mother (Rachel Griffiths). So he sets off for California to live on the beach, where he finds he can make a living selling drugs. Soon George's drug dealing business ...

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  George Jung (Johnny Depp) doesn't want to live like his father (Ray Liotta)--always short of money and constantly berated by his mother (Rachel Griffiths). So he sets off for California to live on the beach, where he finds he can make a living selling drugs. Soon George's drug dealing business ...