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Ethan Hawke is ourmost-likable movie-star dilettante.
Many adored him, but many feared him too, especially when alcohol and cocaine took away his defenses.
But a musician in the role makes a huge difference.
You fear for him but dont fear him.
(The recording of the show is essential.)
Hawke doesnt have a grip on the narrative, though, largely because he doesnt want to.
Hes bent on blurring the trajectory.
Id rather have seen more of the present-tense relationship between Foley and Van Zandt.
Their scenes are listless here barely dramatized.
They dont spark each other creatively.
The magic inBlazeis when time stops.
