Blow (2001)- 8.75/10

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2020)

With a terrific lead performance from Johnny Depp, killer direction, and some rather good writing- Blow is certainly a very impressive film, even if it doesn't always land on its feet. Johnny Depp provides a great performance as always, this time as the lead character George Jung, and his performance is criminally underrated (no pun intended). Penelope Cruz, Paul Reubens, and Ray Liotta also give some rather good performances throughout the film- especially Liotta who steals every scene that he is a a part of. The film is full of great music, a wonderful nostalgic atmosphere, and some great direction on behalf of Ted Demme who sadly passed shortly after the films release. The film does seem to go in circles a bit towards the end, but it ends strong, and does it with style. It's pacing can be a little uneven, but for the most part, its able to keep its head, and prove itself to be rather entertaining. The way the film is told can seem a bit by-the-numbers, but when it decides to change itself up and be creative, it shines greatly- and much of that is due to Depp in the lead role, as he is a perfect fit. In the end, Blow is not a great biopic, but it certainly is a pretty entertaining one, and one that is full of class through and through.
My Rating: 8.75/10