Blucher One of the worst movies I've ever seen

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Torrin-McFinn77 Normally I'm not a huge fan of romantic comedy movies, but this was such a nice little surprise. It's also one of the few Brendan Fraser movies I like, along with The Mummy and its followup The Mummy Returns. Those came later, but this is one of the better Brendan Fraser pics. After playing the Fallout games this was a nice spin on the whole nuclear war paranoia scenario, with a sheltered protagonist who must learn about the outside world. Can he do it? Well, watch the movie and you'll see!

zkonedog Apparently, there was a time in film-making history (1999) where goofy Brendan Fraser antics and cutesy Alicia Silverstone smiles could be counted on to carry a film. Perhaps that "played" better in the late 90s than it does now, but for all the world this feels like a cheap, odd knock-off of 1998's "Pleasantville".For a basic plot summary, "Blast from the Past" is the story of Adam (Fraser), who is born and lives until age 35 in a fallout shelter when fanatical father (Christopher Walken) and mother (Sissy Spacek) believe the U.S. has been attacked by Russian nuclear capabilities (in reality, a plane accident on the front lawn). When "enough time has passed to eliminate the possibility of fallout", Adam ascends up into a world he is by no means ready for, where he meets Eve (Silverstone).There is one big problem with this movie and it is very easy to identify: They should have "played the material straight". "Pleasantville", released a year before this one, was able to take 50s nostalgia and make a poignant film out of it. "Blast" could have the very same type of setup, but instead chooses to go the "farcical comedy" route to great detriment. Every time you think the film might be on to something, it has to stoop to a cringe-worthy joke or do something ridiculous to try and justify the budding Adam/Eve relationship. Simply put, the film belongs squarely in the "rom/com" or even straight comedy genre, with barely a hint of serious drama or character- building present.I know that Silverstone had the "girl-next-door cute" thing going on for awhile and Fraser was the "dopey hunky guy", but (at least for me) that combination can't justify a movie like this. At times, it actually seems a bit embarrassing to see Walken & Spacek giving their all in such a sub- par effort.Thus, though potentially playing much better in the right climate (1990s), there is no getting around the fact that this isn't a quality film. It wastes a perfectly interesting setup by choosing not to pursue character development and going for the "caricature" approach instead.

kundun92 With all of its flaws, I still consider this my favorite film. For its sentimental value. Perhaps. But, when it comes to art; how it affects you in a certain time and place is incredibly important. I've been watching this since I was eight. I remember going to Blockbuster to buy some tapes for a an RV trip we were soon to take. One night in '99 we watched it some place in Texas, and I fell in love. To this day I still watch it with the same love. I doubt it will change. With that said, I consider this film highly underrated. So, give it a chance. Keep an open mind. Be prepared, it's no "Kundun" or "A Clockwork Orange". It's fun, easy, and has a great swing dance scene.

atlasmb Blast from the Past is a charming fish-out-of-water story about a young man who lives the first 35 years of his life in a fallout shelter, then emerges to a modern surface world filled with things he cannot understand.Much like the film Pleasantville, BFTP nails the idiosyncrasies and cultural touchstones of a simpler time. Best of all, it does not "stretch" for the humor in juxtaposing the past and present; the humor just flows naturally from the comedic, yet touching, story.Not only the writing is good. The cast is near-perfect for this story. Brendan Fraser can inhabit a naïve or cartoonish character better than anyone (only Will Ferrell comes close). Alicia Silverstone--as the romantic interest--manages to convey both a wearisome current-day demeanor and the sweetness of a young woman who can find our anachronistic hero a breath of fresh air. Back them up with Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken (the parents) and Dave Foley (as Alicia's friend) and you have a solid base upon which to build.Kudos to the set designers, who managed to create an underground shelter that makes 35 years of isolation seem possible.BFTP is a light comedy I recommend for anyone who likes the genre. While viewing, you might consider the "progress" of the last half century, but the film does not hit you over the head with a point of view.