Well-made but unexceptional biography of Mr Cocaine

Rating: 7/10 (26 June 2001)

In common with several other commenters, I found Blow to be a well-made and enjoyable film. It has an interesting story and a fine central performance from Johnny Depp, with excellent support from Ray Liotta. Penelope Cruz's character is about as one-dimensional as someone of her stature can be, but the other performances matter little as Depp dominates from beginning to end.
The major issue with the film is that it doesn't say much apart from how drugs can give you everything you ever wanted, and take it all away again. That said, the fact that I felt genuine sympathy for someone who brought a drug to popularity that has led to more death and pain than the average war has to say something for the screenplay.
Recommended, but don't expect anything new.