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!

I get riged with indians
Review date: 2005-01-20 Rating: 8 out of 10

The film "Blue in the face" is a hidden gem of 90s cinema, i enjoyed the more darker "smoke" and was allready familiar with some of the faces in this folow up, but enjoyed in more and more as it went on. Kitel is great as the world weary cigar seller but a lot of the time its the lesser carictors with bring the most to the film. Roseann barr (who I usualy cant stand) is great and the guy who plays the huster who apperd in "smoke" was a stand out. A film for anyone who enjoyes something diffrent, fun and engageing, the ending will give you that satisfide feeling while not being chessey.

What the hell is this??
Review date: 2004-01-11 Rating: 2 out of 10

I bought this being a fan of michael j fox, when i got it i sat down to watch it and my face just went into a look of confusion, it made no sense, had no real point and just seemed to go on and on, usually i can watch any film thats put in front of me but this really was terrible.

Not quite up to smoke, but uniquely important cinema
Review date: 2004-01-06 Rating: 8 out of 10

Blue in the face has all its strengths and weaknesses fundamentally tied into its non rehearsed, improvisational nature. It works. Coming off the skill of Smoke, this slice of life from the much laboured area of New York gives off originality and tenderness seen only through such risky undertakings. The cast is exceptional, Keitel shines of course, and Michale J Fox is very funny in his small cameo. I would recommend watching after Smoke, whereby the atmosphere and characters would be far more established and meaningful. Deservees more recognition.

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