The Blackout
Trimark Pictures | Release Date: August 3, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
37
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Abel Ferrara's gift for getting actors to dredge up the ugliest muck in their souls and bare it onscreen is used to strong effect in this psychological thriller. Read full review
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Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
This isn't a Ferrara classic like "King of New York," but even his less- memorable pictures carry an eccentric kick no other director could duplicate. Read full review
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The New York TimesDave Kehr
Like most of Mr. Ferrara's films, The Blackout takes place in a trance state -- events are fuzzy, line readings even fuzzier. There are mysterious ellipses in the plotline and lots of droning electric guitar work on the soundtrack. Read full review
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VarietyEmanuel Levy
Ferrara has made a film that's always visually arresting, but one that lacks emotional and dramatic sense -- a recurrent weakness in his work. Read full review
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