Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5014138280499
Format: PAL
Languages: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 83
Theatrical Release Date: 1995-10-13

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 Rating:
Summary: The Brooklynytes
Comment: Wayne Wang's sequel to Smoke is equal to if not better than Smoke. Heard this one is more improvised and looser than Smoke. It has a great cast including Lou Reed(with a pair of cool glasses), Michael J. Fox, of course Harvey Keitel and Rosanne! This is a great little gem, with some moments of laughter, and a nice portrait of an ever-changing Brooklyn and its characters. Very much in the tradition of Jarmusch, maybe a little more comedy-based, but well done none the less. Blue in the Face is fun, and one to come back to once in a while. Pretty cool soundtrack too. Caution if you are an ex-smoker though, ha. Blue in the Face

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Laugh out loud funny
Comment: 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.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Classic, classic, classic
Comment: If you love Brooklyn, NYC, people, cigarettes, movies, funny things, stupid things, and especially Belgian waffles, you'll love this movie.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good... but not as good as Smoke
Comment: 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...

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!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Note: There Are Special Features !
Comment:
- 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 Peter Newman And Greg Johnson, And Actor Harvey Keitel.

- Specification:

* Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
* French Language Track.
* English Caption.

Hope This Was Helpful..

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