Product: Blow [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 5.0
For Those Who Think Young
Not that glamorizing drug use or dealing is a good thing, this is a film which captures the '70's scene quite nicely thank you very much. The true story of the exploits of George Jung creates an entertaining movie out of what must have been a dubious dicey life of this person.Johnny Depp is a brilliant character actor but I have never been impressed with him as a leading man. His performance here is kinda a exception. He shows how a basically good human being can get caught up in a whirlwind beyond his control. Greed, adventure, love and the love of the good life surface through the performance.Paul Reubens is adept at showing Derek Foreal as a real person behind the ruthless,powerful, gay facade.Again, never got off on Penelope Cruz, but she fit here and did a yeomanlike job.Each and every supporting performance is without peer.Rather like this motion picture.