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Blow on DVD (2001)
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The rise and fall of the seventies' biggest cocaine importer, George Jung, is charted in Ted Demme's vivid biopic. Johnny Depp lends his usual affable charm to his portrayal of the naive entrepreneur who gets in way over his head. There's also a clutch of fine characterisations from the likes of Paul Reubens as a camp hairdresser cum dealer, and Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths as Jung's parents. Aside from a certain predictability in Jung's slippery slope, the film's weakness lies in the unbalanced pacing and direction; it opens with bags of exuberant energy, then hits the brakes in a monotonous second half. The period details are outstanding though, with particular praise reserved for Depp's spectacular range of bad-hair days.
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. New York Times "...[Depp's] witty, spare performance gives the picture a poignancy....Mr. Demme's storytelling is quick and engaging..." Members ReviewsReviews Voted Most HelpfulMost Recent Reviews |
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