Blow Out
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Movie Reviews of Blow Out
Movie Review: not-so-well-known classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Arguably one of DePalma's best films, but definitely, and more importantly, one of Travolta's best. In my always humble opinion, this is on par with Travolta's performances in Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever (both of which earned him Oscar nominations).
Some will say I exaggerate, if only because this flick doesn't have the cult following that SNF and PF have established, but Travolta nails the gradually building paranoia and desperation of the character without taking it over the top (something he's sadly mastered in his many not-so-great performances). He also delivers the character's affection for the Nancy Allen character perfectly. His anguish in the final frames of the movie is almost heartbreaking.
However, even if you're not a Travolta fan (and I'm not entirely sure that's possible, even when he stinks), Blow Out is a great suspense/thriller. Definitely one of DePalma's best of the genre and generally much better than most of the insultingly bad big-budget junk that comes out of Hollywood these days.
Movie Review: Worth checking out, at the least
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure what I can say about the movie that hasn't already been said. I bought the VHS many years ago and watched half of it, I was still pretty young, and one night in seeking a break I decided to check it out. I have to say that I was surprised. I'm not sure how Blow Out (directed by Brian De Palma) will fare among the casual movie audience, I believe you would have to have at least a mild interest in the art of film making to draw any true greatness from it as the plot seems to break down a few times, but for those who do have that interest, you may see a diamond in the rough. There's a few times when something would fall short (be it dialogue, etc.) in the movie but usually right after that, great film making would come in to place. After viewing the movie, in all it's failures, mundaneness and glory, it made me think:
Doesn't a diamond seem alot more precious when it's still in the rough, though.
Movie Review: Great, but Annoying at the Same Time
Summary: 3 Stars
Having heard before hand, that Brian DePalma's "Blow Out" was like a tribute to Antonioni's "Blow Up", i was definately intreagued. "Blow Up" is one of the greatest art films I've ever seen, and knowing that tributes are never as good as the original, i knew not to expect too much.Basically, "Blow Out" involves a sound man (Travolta) recording sounds in a park at night, when a speeding car has what seems to be a blow out, crashes through a fence and into a lake. Travolta is able to rescue the woman, but the man behind the wheel was dead before he could be helped. Upon listening to the tape he'd made that night, Travolta recovers what he believes to be two sounds. Naturally, he can't help but get involved, and try to solve the case.
I Enjoyed Blow Out for the obvious reasons; good acting, complex script, lots of well-drawn suspense. And, if you've never seen or liked Antonioni's "Blow Up", the review can end here for you. You'll probably enjoy this version. Despite my complaints in the next paragraph, i really liked this movie.
However having seen and enjoyed "Blow Up", it looked to me like Brian De Palma did what everyone was tempted to do, but that no one should have done. Made "Blow Up" a Hollywood movie. "Blow Up" actually has a lot a great suspense and intreague, but the end is sure do disappoint those who need a clean-cut ending, which is to say, most theatre goers. Basically, they smushed the plot of "Blow Up" down about 30 minutes, added some more murders and people skulking around shadowy rooms, and then gave it a conclusive ending.
Needless to say, it's frusterating to see a great piece of art turned into a decent Hollywood movie. But hey, if you like a good suspense thriller, this works.
Movie Review: Couldn't forget it
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw «Blow Out» for the first time when I was 8. Couldn't forget it. I saw «Blow Up» for the first time when I was 10. Couldn't forget it.
I saw «The Conversation» for the first time when I was 25. Couldn't forget it.
The reason these movies stay in your mind is simple. See the three of them and you'll understand.
Movie Review: ONE OF DE PALMA'S FINEST
Summary: 4 Stars
'Blow Out' is one of my favourite De Palma films, right after 'Dressed To Kill'. John travolta and Nancy Allen are perfect. I adore these two actors and there's something alluring about these two characters they play. De Palma's use of direction he takes the film is superb and the musical score is astounding. A must see for DePalma fans.By Justine Ryan