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The movie Blaze was directed by Ethan Hawke and produced by Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Jake Seal, and John Sloss. The film s writers are Ethan Hawke and Sybil R

Blaze Movie Review

Blaze Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Blaze"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 Hours 09 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 17-08-2018
Genre: Drama, Documentary
4 / 5.0
3.58 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Ryan Hawke
  • John Sloss
  • Ethan Hawke
  • Jake Seal
  • Editor:
  • Jason Gourson
  • Director:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Lee Kyle
  • Sound Designer:
  • Ron Bochar
  • First Assistant Director:
  • James J Cullinane
  • Director of Photography:
  • Steve Cosens
  • Executive Producer:
  • Gurpreet Chandhoke
  • Stephen Shea
  • Sandy K Boone
  • Louis Black
  • Associate Producer:
  • Rudolph A Galera
  • Casting Director:
  • Ryan Glorioso
  • Novelist:
  • Sybil Rosen
  • Still Photographer:
  • Courtney Jones
  • Bonnie Marquette
  • Production Manager:
  • John H Brister
  • empty:
  • Ron Bochar
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Ethan Hawke
  • Sybil Rosen
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Ian Mcgettigan
  • Boom Operator:
  • Jack Bigelow
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Penelope Costopoulos
  • Robert Larriviere
  • Alia Shawkat
  • Charles Barber
  • Elliott Estelle
  • Kayla Carraway
  • Leslie Bauden Fleming
  • Robert Casiello
  • Wyatt Russell
  • Edgar Arreola
  • Calen Curtis Edwards
  • Didi Costine
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Josh Hamilton
  • Laura Costine
  • Mitch Craft
  • Rick LeCompte
  • Victoria Hardway
  • Charles Adams
  • Brett Beoubay
  • David Kallaway
  • Jeff Caperton
  • Kris Kristofferson
  • Martin Covert
  • Richard Linklater
  • Steve Kish
  • Ben Dickey
  • D Taylor Loeb
  • Gloria Gonnillini
  • Kevin Wayne
  • Martin Bats Bradford

The movie “Blaze” was directed by Ethan Hawke Ethan Green Hawke is a Hollywood actor, director, >> Read More... and produced by Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Jake Seal, and John Sloss. The film’s writers are Ethan Hawke and Sybil Rosen. The film features Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Charlie Sexton, Lloyd Teddy Jonson Jr., Wyatt Russell, Jenn Lyon, Ritchie Montgomery, Gurf Morlix, David Kallaway, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Jean Carlot, Alyndra Segarra, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Linklater, Steve Zahn Steven James Zahn is an American actor, comedian a >> Read More... , Sam Rockwell Born on November 5, 1968, in Daly City, California >> Read More... , and Martin Bradford. The film’s cinematographer was Steve Cosens, and the film’s editor was Jason Gourson.  

Plot 

“Blaze” is an autobiographical drama based on the life of country musician Blaze Foley (1949 – 1989). The film is inspired from a memoir written by Sibil Rosen named “Living In the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze.” The film describes three time periods of Blaze’s life, the first time period is of his love story with Sybil Rosen, the second time period is of his last night on Earth, and the third time period shows the impact of his death on his music, fans, family, and friends. Sybil Rosen was Blaze’s muse, and she was the inspiration behind most of his music, but their relationship was torn apart by Blaze’s music tours and heavy drinking. Blaze spent his last night in a bar in Austin recording a live album. This time period showed how much he had changed without Sybil in his life.    

Star Performance

Ben Dickey as Blaze Foley and Alia Shawkat as Sybil Rosen give spectacular performances. Their chemistry is insane and their scenes together are absolute perfection.  

Analysis

Ethan Hawke has done well staying true to the roots of Blaze’s life. He has presented his life not merely as a chronicle but as the musical masterpieces he left us with. The film features Foley’s songs as well as a few montage pieces which are absolutely stunning.    

What’s There?

• The film features a stellar star cast of Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Charlie Sexton, Lloyd Teddy Jonson Jr., Wyatt Russell, Jenn Lyon, and Ritchie Montgomery 

• The film would be a treat for music lovers as it features Blaze’s classics as well as some montage pieces

• The film has stellar performances by Ben Dickey and Alia Shawkat

• The film also shows Foley and Rosen’s love story

• The film does not over-dramatize Foley’s biography 

What’s Not There?

• The film slightly overuses the montage pieces but other than that has no major flaws

Verdict

“Blaze” perfectly describes Blaze Foley’s life through his songs, his love, his ups and downs, and the legacy he left behind. The film portrays his love, his friends, and his family without over-dramatizing any aspect. “Blaze” would be a great watch for country music fans and documentary enthusiasts. 


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