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Bijou Phillips, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit
William Miller is a 15 year old kid, hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with, and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming of age film follows William as ...( read more
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Id: 1109274
I liked this movie. It's a love letter to anyone who enjoyed the music of the early 70's, or even is just curious about it. I didn't know that it was a semi-autobiographical story until after I had seen it, but that fact helps explain how genuine the movie is.
Cameron Crowe mus...( read more)
Starts well, then it becomes the usual feel-good-cliche-fest that Crowe loves to make. The supporting cast helps a lot, except Kate Hudson that is, that woman should not be allowed to work in movies ever again.
a film that gets a bit silly at moments but provides some great introspection and clever moments. the music is great and the characters are played well. a solid film.
Good film, was surprised I liked it as I can?t generally stand Cameron Crowe films. Great cast too!
My personal favorite in this flick: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs...jackpot!
One hell of a great movie. If you haven't seen it, rent it immediately.
The music from this film is amazing. Crowe portrays the good as well as the ugly sides of the 70s rock and roll/party scene. William is quite loveable though seemingly too innocent. I'm puzzled by Kate Hudson's character. I was expecting her to kill herself in this movie. Ro...( read more)
This movie made me realize I grew up in the wrong generation. Rolling Stone writer in the 70s= Dream Job.
The "Tiny Dancer" bus scene sends chills up my spine.
