Blast from the Past (1999)

Director:

Hugh Wilson

Writers (WGA):

Bill Kelly (story)
Bill Kelly (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

12 February 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

She was a woman of the world. He had never been around the block.

Plot:

A romantic comedy about a naive man who comes out into the world after being in a nuclear fallout shelter for 35 years.

Plot Keywords:

Search | Naive | Love | Male Female Relationship | Son

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Brendan Fraser	...	Adam Webber
Alicia Silverstone	...	Eve Rustikoff
Christopher Walken	...	Calvin Webber
Sissy Spacek	...	Helen Thomas Webber
Dave Foley	...	Troy
Joey Slotnick	...	Soda Jerk / Archbishop Melker
Dale Raoul	...	Mom
Hayden Tank	...	Adam, Age 3 1 / 2
Douglas Smith	...	Adam, Age 11
Ryan Sparks	...	Adam, Age 8
Don Yesso	...	Jerry
Scott Thomson	...	Young Psycho
Ted Kairys	...	Wolf One, Navy F86 Pilot
Rex Linn	...	Dave
Cynthia Mace	...	Betty

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for brief language, sex and drug references.

Runtime:

112 min

Country:

USA

Language:

German | Latin | English | French

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

New Zealand:M | Malaysia:U | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (original rating) | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #36252) | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

1972 Canyon Drive, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Forge

Trivia:

When Mr Webber first goes back up after 35 years he meets a transvestite prostitute who says to him "Like the song says, a country boy can survive". The song he was referring to was "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Adam is one year old, his mother walks to the service elevator with him to show his father that he can stand up "All by himself". He is picked up by Calvin and doesn't actually stand alone. Also, his mother is heard saying, "Come on, you can do it" but her mouth does not move.

Quotes:

Eve: Adam, Troy is gay.
Adam: Well good for you!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV)

Soundtrack:

It's the End of the World As We Know It

Blast of fresh air

Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone are on screen gems in their aptly named characters Adam and Eve. Everything about "Blast From The Past" was superb from the casting of Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek and Dave Foley to the outstanding performances by everyone made this film so enjoyable.

I could not find one thing wrong with this film because it was that good. Everything in this film was a breath of fresh air and I'm glad I saw this film. Through this movie, it has given me respect for Walken, who has become one of my favorite actors in Hollywood.

The performances by the cast were real and honest. Also, everyone seemed to enjoy each other's company as well as performing in this movie and it showed; furthermore, it also showed up in the box office and rental receipts as people couldn't get enough of this great comedy.

"Blast From The Past" is a worthwhile comedy that deserves everyone's attention. Two thumbs WAY up.