Blow
Based on a true story, Blow chronicles the high-speed rise and fall of George Jung (Johnny Depp, Sleepy Hollow), who became the largest importer of Colombian cocaine to the United States, forever changing the face of drugs in America. Set in the decadent 70's and 80's, Blow traces George Jung's partnership with Pablo Escobar, one of the most infamous and dangerous drug lords in history. Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), Penelope Cruz (All the Pretty Horses) and Paul Reubens (Mystery Men) also star in this riveting film.
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Dark but worth while - TaraL
The film itself is great, but it's dragged down by it's own intent. George Jung's warped abomination of a life, his twisted pursuit of the 'American Dream', is so sad and pathetic that it made me physically ill just to watch it unfold. Johnny Depp inadvertently gave Jung more character and class than he ever deserved.Brillantly done! - Isis59
This is the story of a young man looking to make a fast fortune. Based on a true story. Johnny Depp is fantastic as always. He plays a marijuana dealer who progresses to a cocaine dealer and he finds himself swimming with the big sharks in the 1970s. He becomes the biggest dealer in North America and his real problems begin. The acting will keep you spellbound. Get it.Blew me away - Chuck_Bytes
Blow sets the standard for story telling. The music, characters, costumes, were all very much set to the decade. This was the birth of Cocanie on the streets and the opportunities it provided to the street hustler. Much like Tony Montana of Scarface, it is the story of a long haired street kid getting rich fast and living the good life. Unlike Scarface, the violence was toned down set more in the California community and touched more on the everyday lifestyle that comes with going from Rags to Riches to Rags again.
Check out the extras, you get to see the real George Jung as he's interviewed in prison.
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Dark but worth while - TaraL
The film itself is great, but it's dragged down by it's own intent. George Jung's warped abomination of a life, his twisted pursuit of the 'American Dream', is so sad and pathetic that it made me physically ill just to watch it unfold. Johnny Depp inadvertently ...Brillantly done! - Isis59
This is the story of a young man looking to make a fast fortune. Based on a true story. Johnny Depp is fantastic as always. He plays a marijuana dealer who progresses to a cocaine dealer and he finds himself swimming with the big sharks in the 1970s. He ...Blew me away - Chuck_Bytes
Blow sets the standard for story telling. The music, characters, costumes, were all very much set to the decade. This was the birth of Cocanie on the streets and the opportunities it provided to the street hustler. Much like Tony Montana of Scarface, it is ...