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The third Infinifilm finds another rich topic to showcase the fully loaded DVD line. Foremost is director Ted Demme's captivating interview with the real George Jung (the director also shares his commentary track with his subject). In addition Demme gives us a flippant, behind-the-scenes "Production Diary" and more than a half-hour of better-than-average deleted scenes (a few of which reveal the fate of a major character). The extemporaneous "Character Outtakes" are so good, more filmmakers should give it a try. One well-researched documentary segment traces the intertwined history of Colombia and cocaine; another relates the scientific explanation of getting high. With the Infinifilm feature, a viewer can access these materials separately or during the movie with seamless "jumps" to selected extras. A DVD-ROM feature incorporating the movie and printed script is an excellent finishing touch. --Doug Thomas
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his final drug bust for which he is still serving time. Johnny Depp carries this movie very well, like all movies about gangs or drugs or anything crime related, this movie starts off with everything going well and then everything starting to go downhill again, it is a true story, obviously with quite a bit of Hollywood fabrication but none the less, it inspires sympathy for the characters, I for one am someone who isn't really a very emotional person when it comes to movies, at least I don't think so, but this movie brought a tear or two to my eye, especially the ending, where Depp recited a poem written by Jung and it is the saddest thing, the special features are quite amazing, I would recommend this movie to people over 14 because it does have an R rating which is due to a lot of language, drug content, extremely brief nudity and some violence here and there. Enjoy.
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By Emily Todd
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"Blow" is based on the true story of George Jung (Johnny Depp in one of his best roles), the loving son of a struggling businessman (Ray Liotta) who, as a child, upon seeing his family struggle to make ends meet and witnessing his mother's (Rachel Griffiths) resentment for his father because of their low income, vows to never be poor. Thus ensues Jung's descent into the world of drugs. He begins his three-decade rise and abrupt fall as a drug lord smuggling pot into the US in his early 20's during the pot-crazed 60's, which garners him an enormous amount of cash. After landing a lengthy jail sentence, he meets Diego Delgado (Jordi Mollà) in jail who introduces George to the far more profitable world of cocaine dealing. He soon shoots to the top of the game and his biggest problem becomes where to put all of his cash. It is said that if you used cocaine during the 70's and 80's, there's an 85% chance it came from Jung.
Over the years he struggles with a crack-addicted wife (Penélope Cruz as you've never seen her before), the relationship with his young daughter, and maintaining his relationship with the only person who truly cares for him in the world, his father. Additionally, Jung is portrayed in a sympathetic light as a nice guy who just makes some bad decisions. Usually I disagree with this type of "glamorization" of criminals, but I feel that in Jung's case it is truly deserved.
"Blow" is not only the fascinating, pulse-pounding, and historically informative chronicle of the rise and fall of one of America's most influential drug lords; it also the exploration of some very deep personal connections, such as very deep father/son connection between George and his father. In addition, George's love for his daughter, who ends up being the single thing motivating him to stay alive throughout his jail sentences, delivers a powerful emotional impact in the film's final scenes. I also appreciated how director Ted Demme delicately showed us the parallels between George's mother's resentment for his father and George's wife's resentment for him after he loses most of his money as well as George's struggle to be a good father just as his own father did.
The final scenes of "Blow" are surprisingly moving, which ultimately distinguishes it from all of the other crime films out there.
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love this movie, on this true story of george jung, what a guy.. great cast and supporting cast.. i still can't stand paul reubens...
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Great movie, beautiful steelbook
One of my favorite movies & one with the best ending scenes, Great steelbook, glad to have it before got out of print.
Published 3 months ago by IsMAeL
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Fantastic
Great movie, a fantastic Johnny Depp and a wonderful steelbook. No dents, scratches or any other issues as described in the other review. Just beautiful.
Published 9 months ago by blurayler
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Steelbook
This movie is great and when I found out there was going to be a steelbook I was pumped. Well then I purchased it and opened up my package and big scratches all over the front of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Martin
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the book
if you enjoyed the movie you will like the book also. although most of the movie is true it is abit exaggerated and the book fills in alot of empty spaces left by the movie. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2006
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extras no good
I rated this movie 5 stars, until I got a load of the DVD extras. These extras actually serve to drag down the enjoyment of the movie. Read more
Published on July 3 2004 by mark twain
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Luff ist der drug
Let me be clear, this is a great film. It actually reassures me that all movies are not garbage. But for me the best part of the movie is Franka Potente's performance as Barbara,... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by mark twain
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Blow: A Film About An Unapologetic Life...
This is a remarkable film about an exceptional story based on an eventful life. I'm surprised by the number of critics. Does this film try and glorify the drug dealer? No. Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by George Annessa
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Sympathy for a monster?
This is a movie about a major drug dealer, George Jung, who is presently serving federal time for smuggling cocaine. Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by Clifford Story
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Great movie
This movie is great for the simple fact that it shows how easily cocaine was brought into the US it was very funny and exciting for me to watch i think there was agreat performance... Read more
Published on April 17 2004 by josh
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Grand Treat
An excellent piece of Depp cinema, the film itself is very catching. Certainly worth the time and money to acquire.
Published on April 14 2004 by Andrew
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