Review of Blow Out (1981) by Brandon S — 30 May 2017
An excellent thriller that is, at the end of the day, a perfect example of a thriller made by a student of Hitchcock.
The use of sound (particularly in the extremely suspenseful climactic chase sequence), Travolta's driven performance, the inquisitive score by Pino Donaggio, the balanced direction by Brian De Palma, and the exquisite editing by Paul Hirsch all make this film a cut above the rest. It is a film that is keenly aware of the sound in the world around it in a way that I've never seen before.
This review of Blow Out (1981) was written by Brandon S on 30 May 2017.
Blow Out has generally received very positive reviews.
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