I wudv rated this 3, but being an Australian i thought i'd give it an extra star as a show of support for the Aussies involved in the movie (the Mandylors :-). I had several issues. The lawlessness developed at such lightning speed (& all because of a couple of days blackout?) that i thought i must've missed a scene where they explained how many months had elapsed. I didn't understand what the basis was for everyone assuming that the blackout was worldwide (or atleast nationwide). Throughout the film there was a lack of 'thrilling' moments, but due to some of the positive reviews i was expecting a spectacular revelation at the end, but the lights just came back on. One realistic aspect was the panic buying. Overall i was irritated by this film, but appreciate the underlying message.
Review of The Blackout
