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Cameron Crowe's career trajectory reads like a true Hollywood story--he started out as a 15-year-old writing for Rolling Stone magazine and eventually ended up writing, directing, and acting in movies. His poignant writing style reflects the nostalgia and humor of an era, with bits of pop culture and musical history and trivia woven in. This has proven to be a highly successful formula, as in the 1989 emo love story SAY ANYTHING, and the '90s grunge rocker hit SINGLES. Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS is a semiautobiographical account that tells the story of a teen journalist, William Miller (Patrick Fugit), who goes on the road with an up-and-coming rock band called Stillwater. Though Miller's mentor, legendary rock critic Lester Bangs (portrayed with humor and heart by Philip Seymour Hoffman), cautions him not to befriend the musicians, Miller takes it a step further and befriends both the band and the Band-Aids--the girls who hang around with the band because they love the music. Miller is in for a wild ride around the country, to thrilling concerts and debauched backyard parties, living the life many 15-year olds dream about. He discovers that beneath the glittery façade of rock stardom are sometimes bittersweet life lessons and mild doses of heartbreak. More impacting are the friendships he finds with his glamorous travel companions. Newcomer Fugit is the perfect William Miller: baby-faced, slightly gawky, and an awestruck observer. Kate Hudson sparkles as Penny Lane, the leader of the Band-Aids, and Frances McDormand delivers a stellar performance as Elaine, Miller's protective and mildly paranoid mother. In the tradition of SAY ANYTHING and JERRY MAGUIRE, Crowe's coming-of-age tale is intelligent, well-written, and memorable.
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UPC0667068781823
eBay Product ID (ePID)3318546
Product Key Features
ActorPatrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances Mcdormand
RatingR
DirectorCameron Crowe
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RolePatrick Fugit, Kate HUDSON, Frances Mcdormand, Billy Crudup
Now my new favorite movie. Engaging sweet coming of age story set with unruly rock bands, great 1970s music, and with believable and compassionate acting. You just loved all the characters and the ending was perfect. I think it was all the more wonderful because it was based on Cameron Crowe's beginning journey into rock journalism. It was my era and I loved it.
Luv my movies
I've seen a LOT
To say this movie
is in my Top 20!
collection of All - Time
speaks for itself -// yet
Instead of critiquing it
I'd rather you experience it
Not JUST another 5 star
Movie .,Like Woodstock
to me ,? ITs Genuimely
a cultural phenomenon
a bonafide classic you need
to Experience for yourself -
especially if you luv music .
this movie is fabulous...funny, well written, semi-autobiographical account of a teenage boy who gets a job from Rolling Stone magazine to write an article on a 70's band and his adventures going on the road with the band..great cast too
This movie has something for everyone, with Cameron Crowe's direction, and faboulous actors, you cannot miss. I recommend this movie to all that want to be delighted.