Movie Blow
Nutshell The rise and fall and fall of Boston George Jung. Of the Escobar Jungs.
Good Things Different film stocks used for each phase of story keeps the epic scope from being overwhelming. Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz even as a psycho with a stupid name, Ray Liotta as a stellar dad, California Girls, Bobcat Goldthwait (!), Max Perlich as a weasel, character named "Big Tuna", costume design, Paul Reubens and his ear jewelry, Jordi Molla and his blue eyes
Bad Things Soundtrack is a little hackneyed. Wasn't there already a film with Ray Liotta about a coke dealer that used "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"? Johnny Depp and Ray Liotta in fat suits. :(
Features Franka Potente, Penelope Cruz, Rachel Griffiths, hotel from "Heartbreakers", disco dancing
Uncomfortable Moments Shrill mom, gratuitious director cameo, father/son bonding scenes that bring film to a screeching halt TWICE
Notable Every single women in the film is absolutely stark-raving mad. Rachel Griffiths makes the mom in Ordinary People look like Shirley Partridge.
Best Part Two words: the wigs.
Best Line "Get my camera, Sven!"
Crowns 4 out of 5