christopher_bryan25 There are few words to describe just how hypnotically bad this film is, and no rational way in which I can explain my fascination with it. Brian Bosworth proves beyond a doubt that acting is not his strongest talent and seeing this proof displayed so vividly on screen is a treat like no other. An odd thing occurred the moment I saw Brad Dourif on the screen, having seen his immense acting talents on Deadwood over the last 3 seasons (what an outstanding performance) and yet here he is, in a movie so horribly thrown together that I almost wanted to imagine that he had been forced at gunpoint to even participate. Alas, everyone must begin somewhere I suppose... even if it is alongside The Boz. If you are looking for a shoddy story with mind numbing acting that will have you laughing all along the way, then this festering turd of a cinematic nightmare is your dessert. Enjoy, preferably with plenty of like minded friends. (watching it alone is just... sad)

Nick Dets Don't judge this one by its cover- "Black Out" is a smartly-plotted film noir piece that has surprisingly sharp writing. It is tainted by a noticeably tight budget, but this is a movie that deserves the respect it will probably never get. This is "A History of Violence" with a lesser budget and director, resulting in unfortunately generic production values.Keep an open mind and you'll enjoy it. "Black Out" is the story of an accountant named John Gray who's perfect life falls to pieces when a tragedy sparks memories of a suppressed past double life. He finds himself on the run, trying to piece his old life back together while simultaneously fighting off mobsters who want him dead. These flashbacks are told in washed out black and white- nodding to the classic film noirs and providing wonderful homage to them.This is a knockout story considering "Memento" and "The Bourne Identity" (the movie, anyway) wouldn't come out until years later. A better actor than former NFL star Brian Bosworth could have taken the role of John Gray-and the movie for that matter-to a higher level, but he makes do. The real problem proves to be the direction. Allan A. Goldstein achieves greatness in some areas of the film, (like the stylish flashbacks and the flawless realization of the story) but he messes up with some of the action scenes. They are awkwardly cut, which probably indicate sloppy direction of the scenes. He didn't do an adequate enough job capturing everything going on during the action, so most of the action becomes incoherent and forgettable. Also, he didn't seem to invest much in the art department, being that the production design is hopelessly bland. The constant generic feel eats away at any hope of the gritty atmosphere the story so desperately needs.Do give this one a try, though. It is fascinatingly written and the talent involved is more than you'd expect from a movie staring Brian Bosworth, who really isn't all that bad- really! (3 out of 4)

musiclistener I just want to tell you that I found the music of that "B serie" very interesting especially while the long credits at the end of the movie : you can listen to a piano playing smoothly with a sweet echo, it 'svery pure and easy to listen, you feel even relaxed after it. I think I could buy the DVD only for listening to the music ! Great Composer "Terry Plumeri" would surely deserve greater movies to enhance his talent !...

genesse This is the second Film of Brian Bosworth. Blackout is in Germany known as Midnight Heat. Bosworth is not so hard,we known him in Stone Cold. But is a good Story and Bosworth is my favourite actor. The Film has his Action-Moments they I Like. Car-Chasing, Fights and Explosions. But I find the Story is better. It makes fun to watching Bosworth has a Amnesie (Blackout). This is another great Bosworth Movie. Check also Stone Cold and One Man's Justice, the best Bosworth Movies.