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starring: Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Roseanne, Mel Gorhamdirected by: Harvey Wang, Paul Auster, Wayne Wang
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304039212
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
ISBN: 6304039212
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: June 10, 1997
Running Time: 83 minutes
Sales Rank: 34089
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 1995
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
This oddball sequel to Smoke is less a sequel than a free-wheeling companion piece. Filmed by Wayne Wang and Paul Auster the week after they finished Smoke, the idea was to create a wholly improvised film, using the same characters from the first and a few new ones. The challenge was to improvise scenes that would keep the characters talking and interacting for 10 minutes at a crack--the length of a magazine of film. Some of it works well, some less well, but some of it is pure gold (though there is no real story, per se). Among the highlights: Jim Jarmusch as a guy who is about to quit smoking, waxing eloquent about why he loves cigarettes; rocker Lou Reed discussing his various philosophies on life in hilarious deadpan; a few disquisitions on the joys of Brooklyn; and, if you can believe it, a love scene between Harvey Keitel and Roseanne. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Laugh out loud funny
This is a great movie. One of my favorites. It's great to see all these actors doing roles that are far away from their norm. It's quirky and you will laugh out loud.
Rating:  - Classic, classic, classic
If you love Brooklyn, NYC, people, cigarettes, movies, funny things, stupid things, and especially Belgian waffles, you'll love this movie.
Rating: - Good... but not as good as Smoke
I bought this DVD because I loved "Smoke". I must admit, this film is not as good as "Smoke". The story line is much looser, the characters are not worked-out as well, and often there is a kind of documentary-style of filming. Though it is nice to see some major stars, such as Roseanne and Madonna - yes, she plays one of her best roles ever! - improvize in this film (because that's what they're doing), I was slightly disappointed. "Smoke" had this special feel to it which this film lacked...
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Rating: - Note: There Are Special Features !
- BONUS FEATURES Include:
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- A Conversation With Lou Reed:
* Living In New York.
* The Lower East Side.
* Getting Aound The City.
* Play All.
- OTB Boys Outtakes:
* "The Mclundo Lady".
* "My Brother Chuck".
* John Lurie's Band Plays At The Smoke Shop.
* Mo Greengrass Magic Tricks.
- Feature Commentary With Director Wayne Wang, Screenwriter Paul Auster, Producers ... Read More
Rating: - Interesting diversion from the Hollywood norm....
'Blue In The Face' chronicles a snapshot of life in Brooklyn NY. At the centre of this life is a cigar store that is frequented by a parade of weird and wonderful people. So that is it - there is no story line, or indeed it appears there is no script - just a series of 'situations' designed to be a wonderful showcase for the actors involved.
And what a cast of actors!!! Memorable performances by Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Madonna, Roseanne and a host of others make this movie a must see. ... Read More
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