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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: 2192200
I just watched "Almost Famous" for the first time in about six years, and I now realise why everyone claims it to be one of the decade's finest!
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!
One of my favorite coming of age films. An excellent and memorable performance by Billy Crudup, who portrays a haggard and jaded rock star on the verge of withdrawal. This flick has got everything going for it--great acting, great story, great music...what more can you ask for?
My personal favorite in this flick: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs...jackpot!
