Almost Famous (2000)

A deep, thrilling, heartbreaking movie that touches on issues you're either too young to understand, or old enough to wish you had them again. It serves to remind that life is what you make of it, so make it worth it.A must watch for the hopeless romantics; a bold choice for the faint of heart. Enjoy.

People might assume almost famous is about rock n roll and all that in between but it really isn't. It's about relationships, friendships. What I like about the movie the most is the charcters, ever single one have gotten the perfect amount of attention to understand them, kate hudson's character is pretty interesting, the depth that we didn't expect she is charming and lovable that we understand how a 15 years old boy can fall in love with her. In the other hand, I think the movie was too long, maybe because I didn't expect that he will actually be touring with them the whole time ? Idk. And the whole attention to william I found it a pit unbelievable, how could he become so popular within them and he didn't actually has anything different. although that scene with hoffman's character about how they are uncool could explain it a little but I didn't think it applies enough "if that make sense".

'Almost Famous' is an almost-perfect film, with its suitable cast and pumping soundtrack. Director Cameron Crowe loosely based this film on his own experience as a journalist for Rolling Stone at the young age of sixteen and results in a film that is essentially a tribute to the rock-and-roll era of the 1970's. Full of tracks from musical icons in the 70's, such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Elton Job, and a great costume design, this film succeeds in its portrayal of the 70's, and will appeal to not only those who lived in that era, but also those who came into this world long after it. However, it's through the acting that this movie really shines. Every cast member does a great job in their roles, with the clear standouts being Kate Hudson and Billy Crudup, but it's definitely Frances McDormand who steals every scene she is in and is the best part of this film. Crowe's screenplay is another highlight of the film and is well deserving of its Academy Award win in 2001. The only flaw in this film is that at times, it can be quite unrealistic with its lack of emotional complexity in some characters - particularly the protagonist. Thankfully, this is not to the film's demise as it's nothing more than a feel-good movie with great music and an engaging story.

I go against the stream here. This movie was eye candy. It was a piece of disposal fluff. The Disney version of Sex, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll.The dialogue is superficial. Kate Hudson is always smiling and very annoying. Billy Crudup has a constant vacuous look about him - as if he had just been beamed into the scene. There is no emotion in this. There is no intensity. It just drones on and on. The journalism theme, I suppose, was meant to convey an intellectual message. I didn't buy it. The groupie girls were boring too – like they were on some kind of high school weekend excursion. Give me a break.Some good songs alleviated the monotony. And I liked Philip Seymour Hoffman's role.