Blow Out
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Movie Reviews of Blow Out
Movie Review: John Travolta,Nancy Allen Thriller Delivers
Summary: 5 Stars
At first, you don't really know what to make of Brian DePalma's critically acclaimed 1981 political thriller. Sure, at times DePalma's "showy" camera angles make it seem as if he is trying too hard to be avante-garde. Yet, the staggeringly amazing performances by John Travolta as a sound technichian that inadvertantly tapes a presidential candidate's murder and Nancy Allen as the woman who is with him at the time of his death, alone is worth the investment of time and interest. Allen shows remarkable depth in her role as Sally and pulls off her New York accent convincingly. John Travolta, too, gives an amazing performance -- one in which you almost feel the terror and frustration that Jack must be feeling. All in all, Travolta and Allen transend their stardom to the point that you forget you are actually watching actors play a part. Furthermore, there are strong showings from the supporting cast: John Lithgow, eerily evil as the main protagonist and Dennis Franz, convincingly sleazy as Sally's accomplice, (both playing against type characters) are also enjoyable and solid.DePalma directed Travolta and Allen in Carrie, where they played the telekinetic teen's primary tormentors -- clearly, this is a threesome that delivers wonderful results. Interestingly enough, Quentin Tarantino cites Blow Out as one his main cinematic inspirations.
The acting coupled with the exquisite plot makes Blow Out a must see.
Movie Review: So-so Depalma thriller
Summary: 3 Stars
Like most thrillers by Brian DePalma, and unlike his latest thriller `Snake Eyes', 'Blowout'(from 1981) features a very strong ending that stays with you for a long time. Even though I'm a huge DePalma fan I didn't find the movie that entertaining. It's far from bad but nor is it a great pic. The critics liked it, but it didn't do that well at the box office. However, like DePalmas 'Scarface', 'Carrie', 'Mission:Impossible', 'Obsession', 'Dressed to Kill' and 'Casualties of War' the finale is dynamite. So all in all, maybe three and a half stars.Movie Review: I Couldn't sleep until I knew the ending!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw Blow Out a long time ago. It was like, one A.M., and I couldn't shut off the television until the movie was over. The way that Brian DePalma kept the suspense going throughout the entire movie was great. John Travolta was awesome, he made you feel like it wasn't a movie. The ending left you feeling a little sad, though. I could watch that movie a hundred times in a row!Movie Review: Thrilling
Summary: 5 Stars
BLOW OUT director Brian DePalma could probably make an exciting film in his sleep, not that he was dozing here. The best DePalma film I have seen, BLOW OUT includes cinematic poetry in addition to the director's usual suspense and action elements. Another big plus: John Lithgow, whose antagonist role proves as wicked as any I have seen. The director's affection for female nudity, even when the subject is actress-wife Nancy Allen, perplexes me. But all the great artists confound even their fans. In 1981 I saw BLOW OUT three or four times at the movies. See BLOW OUT, a work of thrilling art from the artist Brian DePalma, today.Movie Review: Excellent Drama
Summary: 5 Stars
I must have seen this movie about 10 times in my life. I keep comming back to it because the action and drama in this particular film is so captivating and intriguing. While watching John Travolta's character in particular on screen, you cannot help but want him to solve the murder. The processes he uses and insite he gains from his own profession as a sound technition are very interesting to say the least. You are left with a heavy heart at the end of the film, but will always remember it. 4 stars in my book.