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Almost Famous

Almost Famous (2000)

September. 15,2000
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7.9
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R
| Drama Music

In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.

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Borserie
2000/09/15

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

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KnotStronger
2000/09/16

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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Lucia Ayala
2000/09/17

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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Rosie Searle
2000/09/18

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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oasisnl
2000/09/19

This is one of my favourite musical films. A 15 year old boy William miller (patrick fugit) who comes from a rather strict home, wants to be a writer and when rolling stone sends him to interview bands he meets up with some amazing free spirited characters who whisk him up and take him on tour. This is another story were it isn't about the story and is more about the characters and the journey.Patrick fugit is amazing as william an impressionable young boy who is flung in to this world of free love, music, sayings and nicknames on a tour that you wish will never end.Frances Mcdorman is so funny as williams strict mother who is a teacher and proclaims to her class rockstars have kidnapped my son before running out the room. And also a great performance from Zooey Deschanel as williams sister Anita.Billy Crudup, Jason lee are part of the band stillwater who are the up and coming rock band on the brink of stardom but as they get closer the fractures in their band start to appear and rivalries become apparent.Noah Taylor as Dick the bands manager is also funny .He has been with them since the beginning. Also got to mention Jimmy Fallon for his character who takes over the band from Dick.Now my favourite characters are the band aides; Kate Hudson as miss Penny Lane the funniest, free spirited groupie, she fell in love with music and never went home. Anna Paquin as Polexia Aphrodisia is a sort of mysterious character we really don't find much about her but i am drawn to her. Fairuza Balk as the mother figure for the band aides sapphire and bijou phillips as Estrella Starr. Also great performance from Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

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bobbylikeajoe
2000/09/20

I saw this movie for the first time recently and I have to say it's probably one of the most touching films I've ever experienced. There's really something special about it. I can't really put my finger on it, but there's something that makes it really different; it gives off a certain mood that I've never before experienced in film. Maybe it's the music, which is incredible and perfectly sets the tone and the mood in each given scene. Maybe it's Kate Hudson's incomparable Penny Lane, who is not only a joy to watch on the screen but also a surprisingly complex and even tragic character, a truly amazing performance by Hudson in this role.The fact is, pretty much everything about this film is stellar. It flawlessly encompasses an era.The casting is brilliant, and pretty much every actor delivers a solid performance. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is remarkable as always and steals every scene he's in. It's also quite a fun movie, and some of the scenes with the band members got me laughing pretty hard. The script is very sharp and relatable. It's surprisingly lengthy, but it always felt light; I never felt bored or uninterested at any point.It has it's flaws, as all movies do, but not many are too noticeable. I think the biggest problem is that the whole thing is just so incredibly sweet that it's almost too much so. It can't really help it though. It's just so touching in so many different ways. I actually kind of wanted to hug someone while watching it, and that doesn't happen often from watching a movie.Overall, a very heartwarming and memorable film. The characters are relatable and the execution of the story is very realistic. It was fun from beginning to end. It quite funny at times, and quite moving in others.It had me singing "Tiny Dancer" for days...

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Benedikt Dunse
2000/09/21

lmost famous is a movie that is ,from my point of view, definitely worth watching because it really gives people a look into the culture of rock and roll and also provides a deep message about friendship and trust in the end. The mostly autobiographical film follows a band and even has a someone who has not lived during the time you can really get a good feeling and the movie gives a very good illustration of the time. Personally I liked the music used in the different kinds of scenes and perfectly synchronized to the story. It perfectly underlines the emotions in the story and helps understanding the characters. The movie also had a lot of interesting shots and transition which I really liked because I never got bored watching this movie. The deep message about the culture of Rock and about the whole lifestyle was very interesting to me. I really liked that the movie is autobiographical because it helps understanding the characters and makes the audience able to develop a connection to them. Also what really appeared to me in the movie was the different kinds of lighting or colors. The stage and the parties were more likely darker and mysterious but whenever interesting conversation and important talks occurred the movie cleared up and this also underlined the story. In my opinion the story of a movie can be great in theory but if the director of film doesn't do a good job creating the right atmosphere the film would still be bad and not as interesting as Almost Famous. All in all I think this film did a very good job in expressing and illustrating the time. It also is a stand out film for having a great story and great music or visuals. Furthermore it delivers a good message and I would recommend it all day.

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Luigi Giardino
2000/09/22

You rarely see a movie like Almost Famous nowadays, it's a unique piece of art, it let's you open your eyes on the reality of the rock and roll environment in the 70's. the story of William, the little unknown 15 years old boy who gets involved in a world he's always dreamed and gets to know many of his idols... that's an outstanding and inspiring story that's going to get you in this world and understand all the pros and the cons of being a rock star, how a rock star life is and the problem with alcohol and drugs that many of them are involved in. the special aspect of this movie is the main characters differences, William gets in touch with many people who live a strange and caotic life, and tries his best to get his work done, to interview the artists and to learn that the famous life isn't always how we think it is.

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