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Having seen his dad work his guts out to get nowhere, George
promises himself that he will always have loot and so discovers
the instant riches of drug-running.
Together with his partner - effete hairdresser Paul Ruebens
(an unexpectedly sensational performance) - Jung makes absolute
squillions running dope before turning his trade to cocaine.
Jung is regarded as being the chap who introduced big-time
coke smuggling to the US of A.
Blow is a true story that follows his rise and fall in a
very warm hearted way and despite the fact this guy was making
money out of dealing in others' misery, it's hard not to like
him. If anything the film seems a bit soft on the guy and
makes him out to be a nice guy who didn't think of the consequences
of his actions.
Depp is terrific, as are Ruebens, Liotta and Griffiths. His
Jung is a family oriented hedonist who has a terrific relationship
with the apple of his eye, his daughter, and gets married
to Penelope Cruz. Tell you what, after seeing her performance
as a drug-addled, money-hungry creature - Tom can keep her!
There are a lot of very funny moments in Blow, but it is
a nicely balanced drama that draws you in and keeps you wondering
how it's going to turn out. Well worth looking at.
In the credits watch out for mention of Jung's daughter -
who has a bit part in the film. There are heaps of extras,
which include interviews with the man himself, and the transfer
is excellent.
Conclusion: Rating: 85%
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