Movie Reviews for Blaze

Blaze

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Movie Reviews of Blaze

Movie Review: Way different than the real story
Summary: 4 Stars

This film is a fictitious story based on real people. Thus, there is little or no historical accuracy involved. One suspects that Ms. Starr made of her relationship with the Governor rather more than actually existed. As one who lived through the rollicking days of Earl Long, I can attest that he was an incredibly colorful character, but focusing on the Blaze Starr aspect of it is rather like writing a book about Beethoven without mentioning music. Maybe it is, as advertised, Blaze's story (as she remembers it), but there was a lot more to Earl K. Long.

That said, it is a splendid film. The acting, dialogue, and plot are first-rate, and the filmcraft excellent. More than that, it captures wonderfully the "feeling" of Louisiana at the time. The outdoor scenes at the Pea Patch (Earl's family farm) and at the end, with Blaze leaving the Capitol accompanied by perfectly selected music, have to grab anyone, especially a Louisiana boy many years removed.

So, watch the movie and enjoy it. Then read about the Real Earl; Blanche, his wife, a fascinating person in her own right; Huey; and the rest of the Long dynasty. They are every bit as interesting as the Kennedy's and way more outrageous.

Movie Review: A Fun Films about a real rascal
Summary: 4 Stars

I just love this film! Old Blue Eyes did real justice to one of the strangest and most effective Politicans to come out of the Old South.(Earl Long)I am willing to bet Bill Clinton has this film in his library.