Almost Famous- Story of rockstars and dreams (Almost Famous (DVD))

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Product:	Almost Famous (DVD)
Date:	10/11/09 (51 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice concept.Performances

Disadvantages: Everyone might not like it

Almost Famous is director Cameron Crowe's(Jery Mcguaire,Vanilla Sky,Elizabethtown) finest film starring Kate Hudson,Billy Crudup and Frances Mcdormand. I watched the extended cut and I must say it didn't appear to be too long at any point(despite its 160 minute duration).The normal duration is 122 minutes.

The film is set in 1973 when an aspiring rock journalist impresses Rolling stones magazine and they contact him to do a story for them on one of the new age rock bands. What is rather amazing is the fact that the writer is merely a teenager(15 years old) who has a hard time getting into one of the local concerts where several bands are playing. Following some events he comes close to this band called "Still waters" and they allow him to join them for their trip across several cities. Accompanying them are a few groupies(one of them happens to be Penny played by Hudson)

The film is essentially about these several characters-the rockstars,the young journalist,Penny Laine and the personal bonding they share in those few days.The story is original and lacks no entertainment value,there are lots of witty lines,realistic funny situations and the film ha
s a soul of its own. The backdrop of a newly famous rockband,who have differences between themselves makes for an interesting watch.

The interaction between the young boy(William Miller) and Penny is certainly the high point of the film;there is a lot of honesty in both the performances.I never thought Kate Hudson is such a brilliant actress,she pulls off such a difficult role with so much ease.Patrick Fugit is perfectly cast and is extremely likable as William. The two main actors playing rockstars are good too.

The story doesn't lose its consistency at any point.I loved the way it unfolded,slowly but beautifully.The scary plane ride at the end works really well for taking the story to a more satisfying end.Winner of the best screenplay and nominated for 3 more oscars,this one is certainly good cinema.

Rating:3.5/5

Summary: A look at the life of a rock band