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7.6 out of 10

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  1. Positive: 43 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50

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  1. DarylD.
    Apr 5, 2010
    5
    A crappy version of Goodfellas. I mean they copied almost everything.If you want to watch a movie about drugs just watch 'Boogie Nights' or something. Sure a great performance from Johnny Depp and great directing from Ted Demme but even with that, it doesn't cut it. It felt like I already watched this movie and got nothing out of it.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  2. GaryR.
    Sep 14, 2001
    8
    Johnny Depp excels in this movie...Penelope Cruz does an incredible job acting like a real witch.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. FrankB.
    Sep 30, 2001
    8
    This movie deserves higher than a 48. The acting was excellent and the story was very interesting.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. TylerR.
    Apr 14, 2002
    10
    A great film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. ColeL
    Nov 17, 2001
    8
    Bravo Johnny, bravo. This was a great movie with love for the game. I am asstounded by the realness of the trade and of how well this movie was done.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. RyanM.
    May 26, 2001
    10
    A brilliant study of drugs, realationships and people. With dazzling performances by Depp, Liotta and Potente this film shines like tin foil!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. DamianP.
    Jun 17, 2001
    7
    George Jung was the good guy? Please!! Still, it was entertaining.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. JoshB.
    Jul 2, 2001
    7
    The filmmakers did a remarkable thing. Make you feel sorry for the guy responsible for propelling America's drug-problem. Seriously.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. MarcK.
    Mar 3, 2002
    7
    I saw a lot of year's Best 10 Lists by critics, and I don't think "Blow" made any of them! What a shame, as this was a very good movie. Paul Reubens steals every scene he's in, and should have received an Oscar nomination for his work. Seriously!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. NelloD.
    Jun 20, 2002
    9
    A true story which accurately portrays the life and mind of a drug dealer. From the highs to the very lows of George Jungs life. A must see.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. RyanT.
    Jul 25, 2002
    8
    Even though this type of movie has been done before and Scarface is definitely superior to it. It is entertaining throughout and has some great acting by Johnny Depp and Ray Liotta.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. MelanieF.
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    A supurbe job, well done johnny!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. YoonC.
    Sep 14, 2003
    6
    Generally serviceable movie about the rise and fall of a drugdealer in the 80s. While the movie resists the temptations for sensationalism inherent in the subject matter, Depp proves rather limp as the central hero. Informative but ultimately predictable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. B.J.S.
    Aug 12, 2004
    9
    Johnny Depp was absolutely amazing in this movie. this movie was an amazing portrayal of george young which glorified him and also showed the horrible things that happened to him because of the wrong choices he made in his life. There was not a scene that seemed awkward or that did not fit at all. Ted Demme did an amazing job editing this movie and added his own style of film making that makes you know that it was he whom created it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. BlakeJ.
    Mar 11, 2007
    7
    Good, but not as good as the teenage crowd makes it out to be. Johnny does a fine job. Penelope Cruz is so evil I wanted to reach into the screen and choke her, that's acting.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. ImA
    Nov 5, 2009
    9
    Wow, can't believe the critics on this one.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. LaurenC.
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    Best movie i have ever seen.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. JohnC.
    Dec 19, 2007
    9
    This movie was so great. I don't understand whay is has such a low average score.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. ryancarroll88
    Aug 27, 2010
    2
    A half-baked attempt at a variety of ideas that were better used in greater films (namely Goodfellas). Depp and Liotta give entertaining performances as usual, but the fun burns out quickly.
  20. cwp62492
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    One of those movies where you will laugh your ass off at parts, but want to cry at others. Overall very good. Depp, as usual when playing a drugged out crazy guy, delivers an excellent performance.
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Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    50
    The real problem is that there's nothing to George but the movie's props.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Reece Pendleton
    50
    Only Depp and Ray Liotta (as Jung's father) manage to animate this tired formula.
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  3. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    50
    When George’s fortunes start to go from bad to worse, so does the movie.
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