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Blast from the Past
1999 112 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Director: Hugh Wilson
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Description
Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$26.51M
Worldwide:
$40.26M
Starring
Brendan Fraser
Actor
Alicia Silverstone
Actor
Christopher Walken
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Blast from the Past is widely regarded as a heartwarming and charming comedy that benefits from a unique, fish-out-of-water premise. While some critics find the plot predictable or occasionally slow, the majority of the audience praises the lead performances and the film's gentle, optimistic tone.
| Acting | Brendan Fraser anchors the film with a charismatic and convincing portrayal of naive innocence. | |
| Acting | Christopher Walken and Sissy Spacek deliver standout, nuanced performances as the eccentric parents. | |
| Humor | The film creates a delightful, feel-good atmosphere that prioritizes gentle humor over crude or cynical jokes. | |
| Originality | The premise successfully uses the contrast between 1960s morality and 1990s cynicism to provide light social commentary. | |
| Emotion | The central romance is viewed by many as a sweet, fairy-tale connection, though some critics feel the narrative structure supporting it is clichéd and predictable. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are divided on the film's momentum, with some finding it a relaxing, well-paced experience and others feeling the story drags. |