Review of Blow Out (1981) by Brad S — 27 Mar 2016
Unconvincing Hitchcockian conspiracy thriller. Derivative. Uninvolving.Most interesting thing is its Philadelphia setting - and its 70's pre-digital gadgetry.
Travolta's slow motion sprint at end displays all that is wrong with the film - it's all fake and for effect only.
SPOILER ALERT. Should we even remember that Sally was responsible for Manny's death (defending herself from rape)? I know the obedient media will probably report it as an "accident", but still it's a loose end I didn't like left hanging, especially in a thriller.
This review of Blow Out (1981) was written by Brad S on 27 Mar 2016.
Blow Out has generally received very positive reviews.
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