Blown Away (HBO)

About Blown Away (HBO)

Blown Away is an intense action-thriller movie released in 1994. The film focuses on the story of Jimmy Dove, a bomb disposal expert based in Boston, who tries to live a normal life while a vengeful former associate and IRA extremist, Ryan Gaerity, targets him and his family. The thrilling story involves high-stakes bomb disposal tasks coupled with elaborate methods used by Gaerity to avenge his past and create havoc.

Production

The movie was produced by MGM with Stephen Hopkins as the director. The riveting screenplay was crafted by John Rice and Joe Batteer. The film was shot in various parts of Massachusetts, including Boston and Gloucester, which added to the authentic East Coast vibe of the movie.

Actors

• Jeff Bridges: Playing the role of Jimmy Dove, he brilliantly portrays a bomb disposal expert who is haunted by his past and desperate to protect his loved ones.
• Tommy Lee Jones: As Ryan Gaerity, Jones offers a chilling and convincing performance of a vengeful IRA terrorist hell-bent on destroying Dove's life.
• Forest Whitaker: In the role of Anthony Franklin, Whitaker provides solid support as Dove's partner.
• Lloyd Bridges: As Max O'Bannon, the actor plays a retired bomb squad captain and plays a vital role in the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film, originally not intended for high-profile stars, had an unexpected casting of big names like Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones.
• The actual Boston Police Department's Bomb Squad was present on set throughout the film's production providing advice and ensuring accuracy.
• This is the first film where Jeff Bridges and Lloyd Bridges, real-life father and son, played on-screen father and son.

Awards

While the film did not win any major awards, it was nominated for Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing for Stephen Hunter Flick and John Pospisil at the 1995 Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "Five wires: red, green, blue, yellow, black. One's the primer, touch it, the others take you down... twist of the art." - Ryan Gaerity
• "We're not dealing with a student here, we're dealing with the professor." - Jimmy Dove

Music and Soundtrack

• The impressive, tension-building music was composed by acclaimed composer Alan Silvestri.
• The soundtrack includes songs like "U2's 'With Or Without You'" and "Rolling Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'."