Not bad, but certainly not great either. This movie toddles along nicely, but that was not what I was looking for. I wanted thrilling excitement, which I did not get......

Rating: 6/10 (29 January 2020)

It's ok-ish, and during the first half it is rather fun to watch Johnny Depp rise to become rich and famous dealing massive amounts of drugs in the seventies, finally becoming America's biggest drugdealer even. Yes, it's based on a true story, but I miss drama and I miss suspense and I honestly also miss better than average acting performances.
This movie never elicits any real spark or punch. It all feels a bit safe. Not bad, simply never getting out of control or dangerous. I would advice anyone who has never seen "Scarface" (1983) with Al Pacino to watch that violently wicked classic instead of "Blow". Scarface is about about the rise and fall of a drugsdealer as well, BUT "Scarface" has got everything that is missing in "Blow". "Scarface" is wild, out of control, with magnificent characters and acting performances. "Scarface" (1983) is dangerous and bleak and in your face like a wild man out of control would be. How boring to see Johnny Depp look like a good looking surf dude, instead of a real and rough gangster. NOT convincing, rather average...