Blast from the Past

Though the comedy Blast from the Past didn’t get a lot of attention, I found it to be superbly cast and well acted, and mainly I think its subject matter puts it head and shoulders over its genre peers. (13/07/2002)

Brendan Fraser doesn't disappoint again, and from the first second he moves around the set with the irresistible and a little bit too wry smile of a man who, at the age of 35, is released into society for the first time and immediately falls in love with the beautiful and headstrong Alicia Silverstone. There are many funny and unforgettable situations connected with this idea, but it's not just the enjoyable humour that makes me love this romantic comedy so much, it's all so beautifully directed and, more importantly, acted, that each viewing is still something to behold. (26/08/2011)

This movie has a lot of funny situations and great acting. Brendan Fraser in particular pleasantly surprised me. But the biggest win is the original subject matter. Maybe it could have been used a little better and the script could have done without the few tired clichés. But even if it lacks some of that "individuality", it's one big surprise. 3.5 stars. (29/09/2011)