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Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past

1999
Romance, Comedy
1h 52m
A romantic comedy about the fallout of falling in love. At its center are two children of the Nuclear Age -- one a savvy, cynical, modern L.A. woman; the other an innocent, naïve young man cocooned since 1962 in a bomb shelter. (New Line)
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Blast from the Past

1999
Romance, Comedy
1h 52m
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Avg Percentile 37.06% from 1991 total ratings

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Rated 24 Oct 2019
70
53rd
Hi I don’t like the rom in this rom com, give me more zany fish out of water mild raciness.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
28th
The biggest BLAST FROM THE PAST here is seeing Alicia Silverstone in a leading role!
Rated 24 Oct 2019
75
69th
Cute quirky comedy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
28th
Yeah, it's just another romantic comedy. But I've had a crush on Silverstone since that Aerosmith video, and nobody plays a clueless doofus like Fraser. I kinda like this film, what can I say.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
64
66th
good movie
Rated 27 Aug 2008
90
64th
Totally cute, sweet and hilarious!
Rated 27 Nov 2021
60
51st
It’s comedic moments are much better than its romantic ones. Another great idea that somewhat failed in execution. Bonus points because Walken and Spacek are both great and I always love Fraser.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
68
20th
For being such a generic romantic comedy and having such a silly premise it's actually pretty fun to watch. The supporting cast excels within the limits they're given and both Silverstone and Fraser are adorable to watch.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
33
14th
Brendan Fraser sucks.
Rated 03 Jul 2007
30
11th
Some of the set up gags were ok, but the love story and Alicia Silverstone were almost unbearable.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
75
65th
Sure, Alicia Silverstone is dreadful, but.. what can I say? I absolutely loved this. Christopher Walken is great, Brendan Fraser seems in a weird way to be born to play this role, and it's just so damn charming. Great concept, and it manages to be really funny. Kept me laughing throughout. "Oh my lucky stars! A negro!" Really lovable. I'm guessing my loving this is somehow related to how much I love Fraser, because everyone else seems to hate him about the same as this film.
Rated 14 Dec 2009
89
56th
This movie really makes the present look vile. But the fantasy of a man from the past who is courtly and polite is a good one.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
53
17th
Fraser and Silverstone muster about as much charm as they are normally capable of, but the movie is not good.
Rated 20 Jun 2014
74
50th
Alicia Silverstone looked good.
Rated 14 May 2020
75
35th
By lucky stars, it's still pretty good!
Rated 20 Feb 2007
30
10th
Eh, almost complete crap.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
52
18th
Walken shines in this film, like all films he's in. The rest of the movie is meh. It's not really all that funny, and I thought that was the point.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
22
24th
Real dopey.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
51
6th
The themes and ideas of this film are really nothing new. Blast from the Past brings nothing special to the table simply because it feels so synthetic and recycled. And this movie does not age well. It's a time capsule of its own now.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
12th
lol so bad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
12th
It's a cookie cutter romantic comedy disguised as something different. The jokes are all pretty weak, and the acting, other than the brilliance that it Christopher Walken, is sub par. Crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
52nd
Fraser just nailed the naive/aloof nice guy role, and Silverstone didn't mess it up. Plus, Dave Foley always saves the day for me. Give it a chance, kids.
Rated 22 Aug 2007
70
69th
Good
Rated 16 Sep 2007
65
49th
better than expected film has a good amount of charm
Rated 17 Dec 2007
65
51st
Another flick I wanted to like... but didn't. Toe knee :-)
Rated 11 Feb 2008
30
4th
Let's just say it's no Encino Man!
Rated 09 Mar 2008
70
79th
As is titled, yet the writing is frequently poor & the construction stupid. Soundtrack swells, lots of unnecessary shots, slow. Good supporting cast for maximum cuteness.
Rated 09 Mar 2008
92
71st
What a great movie! Fraser is so great! I think very few actors would have been able to pull off such a role, but he does so wonderfully! Spacek, too, is outstanding in her role! She's so cute and fun. It's a really sweet story, and just a fun movie all around.
Rated 25 Mar 2008
79
56th
Great idea, good realisation... this is very cute movie.
Rated 02 Oct 2008
2
21st
You know, if it weren't for the horrible love story and the God awful Alicia Silverstone, this movie would be a very good comedy. It has several moments that are just fucking hilarious, like Christopher Walken's heart attack, the worshipping bums, and "Oh my stars, a negro!"
Rated 15 Oct 2008
75
43rd
This is a very charming movie that will make you just fall in love with Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
60
18th
Meh.. kind of cute, kind of dull,
Rated 03 Jan 2009
81
75th
I liked this movie. I'm aware it wasn't a film masterpiece but it was enjoyably. I've actually been hoping for a while that a tv station will play it so I could see it again. Cool concept, even though it's been done, I still dig it.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
22
28th
I dig swing. That's about all I have to say regarding this.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
86
51st
A suprisingly good romantic comedy. Recommended.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
50
36th
A typically average romance flick. Watchable, but forgettable.
Rated 27 Oct 2009
73
41st
soft spot for this one
Rated 09 Nov 2009
62
66th
This actually works. Give it a shot. It's not too turrible.
Rated 14 Jul 2010
10
8th
Brendan Fraser does some of that acting.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
34
34th
#00s(e)#, story, Alicia S, C Walken
Rated 26 Sep 2011
51
27th
Pretty much just meh. Gets a positive review just because I like Christopher Walken and Brendan Fraser.
Rated 26 Feb 2012
40
14th
Brendan Frasier does his normal innocent guy routine, Alicia Silverstone tries to act ultra-cute, and Christopher Walken does his best to make this forgettable movie watchable.
Rated 15 Jun 2012
74
38th
WKRP
Rated 08 Aug 2012
70
46th
Top badass moment? As a bit of a dance-floor diva myself, (honestly, please don't assume I'm lying), Adam's dancing in the nightclub deserves some respect. Being able to do that after living your whole life in a hole in the ground with just your parents for company, has to be badass. In fact being able to do almost anything after growing up in those circumstances is probably badass. No cats, decapitations or chainsaws.
Rated 21 Aug 2013
15
13th
Speaking of past mistakes
Rated 05 Oct 2013
40
17th
forgettable 90's comedy
Rated 14 Dec 2013
72
65th
Made me laugh...a lot.
Rated 20 Dec 2013
59
32nd
Cute idea, but not consistently funny.
Rated 22 Sep 2014
29
16th
Escapist fun that has its moments, most of them due to Brendan Fraser's slightly goofy (for a guy that inherently hot) charm.
Rated 14 Oct 2014
70
27th
I'm conflicted by this film. I know people who liked it and would recommend it and I did enjoy parts of it but despite these good creative parts of the film I still get the "seen it all before" feeling.
Rated 10 Mar 2016
85
86th
62+justcuzjetfellonhouselol-havetowait35years+momgoincrazy+dadseeshoodgonetoshitlol+myluckystarsanegro!lol+barguystartedcultaroundthem:P+neverheardnameheatherbeforelol+onthestreetwhereyoulive-kiss+houserebuilt+tellsdadtruth-planninganothershelterlol
Rated 19 Nov 2016
0
3rd
NO
Rated 09 Apr 2018
90
87th
Love this cute little romcom, I rewatch it every few years. Brendan Fraser is adorably sweet as Adam.
Rated 08 Nov 2019
61
46th
Certainly a decent flick. Watched over 20 years ago, and basically still remember most of it, which means alot for this fella. Helps having talented actors involved.
Rated 22 Jun 2020
50
64th
Decent enough to spend an afternoon on. Nothing earth-shattering, but some moments made me smile like a madman. Sissy Spacek is hilarious.
Rated 21 May 2021
63
59th
Everybody plays their own usual character, and the rom com side of it was predictable. But the originality of the plot and shenanigans that ensues add something fresher to the movie. It's not perfect but it can keep one watching and wondering. Fraser's character reminded me of Benton Fraser from Due South at times: the overqualified naïve polite guy oblivious to everything.
Rated 27 Oct 2021
70
36th
I wasn't too crazy about the first part of the movie. I felt like all of the story building done while they were in the bunker was pretty boring and sad. The movie really picked up when they got out of the whole. The chemistry between Silverstone and Fraser was good. Dave Foley was a treat in this movie but I think the director could have gotten a bit more out of him. Silverstone is such a babe and this movie is part two of a two part argument. I could watch it again but I won't race to.
Rated 26 Dec 2021
78
59th
Brendan Fraser knew Encino Man was terrible and he had to redeem himself with something with a similar plot. With appropriate expectations, this is actually pretty funny and enoyable.
Rated 21 Aug 2022
77
53rd
Light hearted, enjoyable comedy doesn't quite delve into the more satiric ramifications of its premise ala PLEASANTVILLE; once Fraser emerges, it's a minor shame that the film shifts into more conventional romantic comedy mode, leaving behind its two most interesting (and amusing) characters in Walken and Spacek. Fortunately both Fraser and Silverstone are good enough value to sustain the film, even as it indulges in various digressions which don't always pay off.

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