Good(with a capital 'G')

Rating: Null/10 (16 August 2001)

I don't understand the flak this movie gets, especially the obvious comparisons to Goodfellas: so what?? Ted Demme is a more than able director, it's only his technique that gets too much attention. He uses the most suitable cinematic and narrative methods to suit the film. I see Blow more as an 'ode' or 'tribute' to Goodfellas(it's got an excellently paunchy Ray Liotta in it, whaddaya expect?) and it doesn't shy away from flaunting Scorcese's heritage. Johnny Depp is truly a great actor who doesn't flaunt excessiveness but anchors every movie he does with his steady presence(remember the underrated Donny Brasco?). He's also an actor with balls (remember Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?). Ignore all the hooplah, sit back and let the story of George Jung unfold before you. Never mind the critics and the bad noise. Recommended.