Another Triumph for Johnny Depp

Rating: 9/10 (20 April 2001)

To be fair, I should say that the only reason I saw this movie was because Johnny Depp was in it. I know this is a sad reason but I thoroughly enjoyed the movie.
Blow did not turn out as it was advertised to be. It had a few comedic moments ("I'm a stewardess!" x10) but it was mostly a serious affair depicting a young man's fall from grace as he rises in power, not a fast-paced drug epic. I was glad to see that Blow didn't glorify drugs very much but rather stated, "Hey, you can do this, sure, but look what happens to people's lives." I think Franka Potente should have been billed higher than PenÃ©lope Cruz, as she seemed to have more screen time. They both did a stellar job, however, and Johnny Depp never disappoints in yet another unforgettable role that completely differs from all his others. No one can ever complain about Johnny Depp being typecast.
In the end, Blow turned out to be a tremendous tear-jerker with surprising twist ending. I gave it a nine due to its powerful impact on my emotions. I recommend it if you're looking for a serious biopic or another wonderful role for Johnny.