Blue in the Face |  | Directors: Wayne Wang, Paul Auster
Actors: Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Roseanne, Mel Gorham, Jim Jarmusch
Category: DVD
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 197504
Format: NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
UPC: 065935145646
EAN: 0065935145646
ASIN: B00008DDH7
Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 1995
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This oddball sequel to Smoke is less a sequel than a free-wheeling companion piece. Filmed by Wayne Wang and Paul Auster the week after they finished Smoke, the idea was to create a wholly improvised film, using the same characters from the first and a few new ones. The challenge was to improvise scenes that would keep the characters talking and interacting for 10 minutes at a crack--the length of a magazine of film. Some of it works well, some less well, but some of it is pure gold (though there is no real story, per se). Among the highlights: Jim Jarmusch as a guy who is about to quit smoking, waxing eloquent about why he loves cigarettes; rocker Lou Reed discussing his various philosophies on life in hilarious deadpan; a few disquisitions on the joys of Brooklyn; and, if you can believe it, a love scene between Harvey Keitel and Roseanne. --Marshall Fine
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The Brooklynytes March 18, 2010
Dan Allen (Denver, CO USA)
Wayne Wang's sequel to Smoke is equal to if not better than Smoke. Heard this one is more improvised and looser than Smoke. It has a great cast including Lou Reed(with a pair of cool glasses), Michael J. Fox, of course Harvey Keitel and Rosanne! This is a great little gem, with some moments of laughter, and a nice portrait of an ever-changing Brooklyn and its characters. Very much in the tradition of Jarmusch, maybe a little more comedy-based, but well done none the less. Blue in the Face is fun, and one to come back to once in a while. Pretty cool soundtrack too. Caution if you are an ex-smoker though, ha. Blue in the Face
Laugh out loud funny January 3, 2008
veronica
This is a great movie. One of my favorites. It's great to see all these actors doing roles that are far away from their norm. It's quirky and you will laugh out loud.
 Classic, classic, classic February 15, 2007
Jennifer Miller (Seattle, WA)
If you love Brooklyn, NYC, people, cigarettes, movies, funny things, stupid things, and especially Belgian waffles, you'll love this movie.
Good... but not as good as Smoke February 6, 2006
T. A. Smedes (Nijmegen, the Netherlands)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD because I loved "Smoke". I must admit, this film is not as good as "Smoke". The story line is much looser, the characters are not worked-out as well, and often there is a kind of documentary-style of filming. Though it is nice to see some major stars, such as Roseanne and Madonna - yes, she plays one of her best roles ever! - improvize in this film (because that's what they're doing), I was slightly disappointed. "Smoke" had this special feel to it which this film lacked...
But don't get me wrong - this film is still much better than many Hollywood blockbusters. This is why I still rated the film 5 stars. It deserves it, as much as "Smoke" deserves 10!
Note: There Are Special Features ! March 18, 2005
M @ S (Kuwait)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
- BONUS FEATURES Include:
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- A Conversation With Lou Reed:
* Living In New York.
* The Lower East Side.
* Getting Aound The City.
* Play All.
- OTB Boys Outtakes:
* "The Mclundo Lady".
* "My Brother Chuck".
* John Lurie's Band Plays At The Smoke Shop.
* Mo Greengrass Magic Tricks.
- Feature Commentary With Director Wayne Wang, Screenwriter Paul Auster, Producers Peter Newman And Greg Johnson, And Actor Harvey Keitel.
- Specification:
* Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
* French Language Track.
* English Caption.
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