IMDb >
Blast from the Past (1999)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsBlast from the Past (1999) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 46 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 4) |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
12 February 1999 (USA)
more
Tagline:
She was a woman of the world. He had never been around the block. more
Plot:
A romantic comedy about a naive man who comes out into the world after being in a nuclear fallout shelter for 35 years. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
The Vampire Diaries 1.08 "162 Candles" Recap
(From TVovermind.com. 6 November 2009, 12:23 AM, PST)
Lost Spoiler – Another Blast From The Past
(From TVovermind.com. 4 October 2009, 2:16 PM, PDT)
(From TVovermind.com. 6 November 2009, 12:23 AM, PST)
Lost Spoiler – Another Blast From The Past
(From TVovermind.com. 4 October 2009, 2:16 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Terrific fun time-hopping fish out of water tale.
more (218 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Brendan Fraser | ... | Adam |
 | Alicia Silverstone | ... | Eve |
 | Christopher Walken | ... | Calvin |
 | Sissy Spacek | ... | Helen |
 | Dave Foley | ... | Troy |
 | Joey Slotnick | ... | Soda Jerk |
 | 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 | ... | Navy Pilot |
 | Rex Linn | ... | Dave |
| Cynthia Mace | ... | Betty |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief language, sex and drug references.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
112 min
Country:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Malaysia:U |
Canada:PG (Ontario) (Canadian Home Video rating) |
New Zealand:M |
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 (#36252) |
Iceland:L
Filming Locations:
Fun Stuff
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..
more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the swing bar, Adam and Eve's drinks keep switching sides on the table.
more
Quotes:
Eve:
And now I suppose he's trying to make those two dancers feel as comfortable as possible.
Troy: No. He didn't go home with them.
Eve: [Eve gives a happy look to Troy] ... Well.
Troy: He went home with Sophie.
Eve: [screams really loudly] No!
Troy: Yep.
Eve: No!
Troy: She swept him out of the room, whispering little sweet French nothings into his ear.
more
Troy: No. He didn't go home with them.
Eve: [Eve gives a happy look to Troy] ... Well.
Troy: He went home with Sophie.
Eve: [screams really loudly] No!
Troy: Yep.
Eve: No!
Troy: She swept him out of the room, whispering little sweet French nothings into his ear.
more
Soundtrack:
It's Been a Long, Long Time
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (218 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Blast from the Past (1999)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Adam and Eve engaged? | cajun-queen88 |
| hmm mistake? | chantle2000 |
| REAR ENDED? | dman988 |
| Favorite line or scene? | achimwilde |
| Soda Jerk??? | coilerjessjess |
| siblings? i don't think so | FaintOctober |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Aviator | Savage Grace | Music from Another Room | Ma femme est une actrice | Annie Hall |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
See the movie to find out why, but Brendan Fraser's crazy dad has had him underground for thirty years in an elaborate bomb shelter, so that when Brendan finally goes upstairs in the 90's to get more supplies for his parents, he's in for a bit of a shock.
Christopher Walken is wonderful as the crazy, atomic-age inventor. Alicia Silverstone deserves to be on screen more - she's cute and sassy as the love interest, but still pulls funny faces with her mouth. Brendan Fraser was a perfect choice for the biggest fish out of water ever. His fresh-faced naivety is so convincing. He's larger than life, and sometimes so naive its corny, but he's consistent, so it works. Depending on what mood you're in, Sissy Spacek's part adds psychological depth to the movie or detracts a tad from the fun.
This movie is not at all implausible. There were many people as scared as Christpher Walken during the 60's. In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy and Khruschev were one button press away from blowing us all to smithereens (see Thirteen Days for a historically accurate portrayal of this). And Walken's character is set up as crazy enough to build and stock his shelter with 30 years worth of supplies.
8/10. Terrific fun time-skipping romantic comedy buoyed by the personality of Fraser - perfect to watch with a sweetheart, or with family on a warm weekend in.