I keep coming back to this film across the years, and it remains excellent every time I watch it. John Travolta and Nancy Allen both deliver strong performances, and while it doesn’t move at a breakneck pace, the suspense is consistently present. It's definitely a standout work from Brian De Palma. **4.5/5**

This Brian De Palma crime mystery, featuring John Travolta and John Lithgow, presents a vibrant look at events unfolding in Philadelphia. The story centers on a sound effects technician who discovers that what appeared to be an accident involving the governor was something else entirely, pulling him into a dangerous situation with some questionable individuals. Dennis Franz and Nancy Allen also appear as part of this…

A high point in De Palma’s filmography. It’s common for Brian De Palma to be criticized for imitating filmmakers he admires, but it’s easy to overlook how skillfully he could create suspenseful movies himself. Blow Out stars John Travolta as a sound recordist working on inexpensive horror films. One night while recording sounds, he sees a car accident and jumps into the water to save the woman (Nancy Allen) who…