A timeless tale of a boy and his pet nose clams. 

Welcome to Critical Mess, episode 31. Tonight, Nick, Gris, and Brian discuss 2001’s Blow starring Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Franka Potente, Jordi Molla, Paul Reubens, Rachel Griffiths, and Ray Liotta. It was directed by Ted Demme.  

Blow is a crime/drama based on the life of drug dealer George Jung (Johnny Depp) documenting his rise as a prolific cocaine slanger—one of the biggest in United States history. We follow his friendship with Diego Delgaeo (Jordi Molla) and tumultuous marriage to his wife Mirtha Jung (Penelope Cruz) as he tries to smuggle ludicrous amounts of yayo across the border while experiencing myriad misadventures. 

This film has a 56% rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 87% rating with audiences.