Product Details

• Actors: Jeffrey Wright, Zoe Saldana, Melvin Van Peebles, Michael B. Jordan, LaTanya Richardson
• Directors: Jerry LaMothe
• Writers: Jerry LaMothe
• Producers: Andrea holmes Tompkins, Ashley Bell, Bonita Burrell, Carla Harris, Chris Bongirne
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Paramount
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000Y7U99Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,499 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Blackout" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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BLACKOUT - DVD Movie

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was pleasently surprised, October 3, 2009

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Shannon Morris (aTLANTA, ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackout (DVD)

Blackout turned out to be a solid movie experience. I popped it in my DVD player, expecting low budget type quality and painful acting. To my surprise, I was glued to the TV and found myself shedding a tear or two in some parts. If you are into Sci-Fi, this movie is an urban reminiscent of the Twilight Zone's Monsters Are Due on Maple Street. That's the most I can give you without completely giving away the plot.

To the reviewer who said that this movie was doing too much in too little time, I totally disagree. The acting was very engaging from the start, and very similar to the movie Crash in terms of numerous subplots with the characters. However, it was easy to follow and highly relatable, especially if you are a native New Yorker. Watch the movie!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another gem that might get lost under big budget film marketing, March 16, 2008

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Vickie Beene Beavers "vbeene" (Atlanta, Ga. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackout (DVD)

Fortunately I wasn't living in any of the cities that were affected by the Blackout in 2003 and after watching this film, I am most thankful. I always wondered how volatile things actually were in certain cities and as with any crisis, situations bring out the best and worst of people. Blackout's well-written script and characterization of the community really provided a 'true-to-life' story of the 7 state blackout of 2003. But then again, any production that includes such talented actors as Jeffrey Wright, veterans Melvin Van Pebbles, LaTanya Richardson and Saul Rubinek would predictably see honest portrayals of native New Yorkers. However, each actor in this indie production certainly carried their weight resulting in a well-crafted movie that offers a convincing tale to an otherwise brief dark sport in U.S. city.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars D A * !!, December 22, 2008

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zeak "zeak" (pg cnty md) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackout (DVD)

I t is sad to see a group of people broaden there personality at expence of some elses life.This story reminds me of how fragil our lives can be when the unexpected happens around a "quick" to think atmosphere and individuals.With no remorse! A MUST SEE