Blow Out
Crime • R • 1981 • 1 hr 48 min
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John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden
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Feels very Hitchcockian but also has its own unique style, features interesting camerawork & makes great use of sound as a storytelling tool
Really great taut political thriller. John Travolta gives the performance of his career
Intense, surprising, and possibly Travolta’s best
This was spectacular! It was funny and suspenseful, all the ingredients that make up a good movie. Enjoy!
This is how you make a thriller. Also, I don’t think Travolta has come close to being as good as he is in this. Greatness.
Travolta gives a good performance in what is ultimately a hit and miss script.
Cinematography, acting, story, wit, it’s all there. Truly a Thriller as well. On a technical level, one of the best to do it.
Good movie and excellent story concept.
Thrillerwith tension rising as Travolta-sound engineer-seeks audio clues of murder. Enhanced by Jewish couple talking in row in front of me.
Solid movie overall but I thought the ending was kinda weak.
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