Surprisingly incoherent and boring

Don't Believe the Hype

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

This is a story about a man who opened the door to America for Pablo Escobar. Rise and fall of the first American king of cocaine. Johnny Depp nailed it as usual. Penélope Cruz is ugly as usual and she won the award for the worst Spanish actress. Deserved.7/10

You would never believe that the story of a drug lord could be so interesting but it is. While the film may not be 100% accurate it is a fairly good depiction of the life of George Jung.The story tells the tale of Jung's childhood, how his family became flat broke, how and why Jung decided that drugs was to be his way of life and Jung's rise to the top of drug world as well as his downfall.The movie has quite a bit of action, a good biographical story to tell, intense drama and a good casting. I enjoyed the film very much and do recommend it to not only fans of Johnny Depp but to those that are interested in biographical films and crime-dramas.8/10

I am ashamed to say that I had not watched this movie before, as from the poster, I thought "Blow" was some sort of boring love movie involving Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp. If only I had known! In any case, better late than never right? I mean, the movie is great. Depp plays this character that has a normal upbringing. He is raised by a caring father and a neurotic mother. Unfortunately, as an adult he gets involved in the drug business and he seems to be extremely good at it. While he obviously has some great years, leaving a lavish lifestyle, as it often happens, everything spirals down or him all of a sudden. Though, you cannot count blow as an amazingly unique movie (after all, there are many mafia/drug movies out there), I found it quite entertaining. In fact, it makes me want to see the latest Johny Depp flick (Black Mass) see if it just as good.

This is an inspiring film that tells the story of an entrepreneur who started in the "illegal" profession at a young age, and because of that he just couldn't release it from his life.George Jung always knew how to connect the dots from A to B.There was a demand, and he knew how to supply; therefore he did it.This is one of those movies which teaches you that incarceration is absolutely brutal and inhuman... it not only abstains us from living our lives, but it sharpens our criminal skills too.The whole smuggling tutorial thing in the movie is one way to sharpen, but by meeting fellow criminals in the same building can gather oneself a great amount of connections for the next life to come upon release.The movie was lovely.. however the end where the father listens to the son's voice on recording, was very heart breaking and a crucial point in the movie where the viewer realizes this is the end of the road for Mr. Jung, and so it was.