Objective and well done.

Rating: 8/10 (15 April 2007)

A very interesting take on an unconventional drug dealer. Well first of all, we have to keep in mind that the movie's best feature relies on displaying the real life events without trying to convince the audience that George Jung is a hero or a badass role model.
The movie takes place in several time periods that range from the 60's to the 80's craziness. George Jung is a complex character; his true intentions were misunderstood but his modus operandi is what got him in a never ending problem.
Only a great, diverse actor like Johnny Depp could deliver such a magnificent performance to display the real George Lund. He is truly great on his role. Ray Liotta; a favorite in these kind of movies; delivers also a splendid performance. Too bad he's widely underrated. Penelope Cruz also delivers a strong performance. The scenes where she's under the influence of cocaine truly convinced me.
"Blow" is not a conventional watch for those who like the Hollywood style on the drugs topic. So if you want an objective, solid, crude movie on the subject, "Blow" might be a great option.