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4.2
Its not every comedy that can make you laugh with ridicule and cringe in empathetic horror at the same time.
EW
5.0
Oh, what a lovely film. I was almost hugging myself while I watched it.
Rogerebert
5.0
Patrick Fugits star making debut as the young hero William is but one of many funny and touching performances.
Common Sense Media
2.5
Maybe the films appeal isnt even a generational thing, just a matter of taste.
4.0
What a shame things should fall short, given how many enjoyable moments can be found.
4.0
This sweet, amiable, accurate, and knowing coming of age tale is Cameron Crowes semi autobiographical boyz to men story about how he grew into the rol ..
2.5
Crowe knows this but contrived the tiff for some last act conflict.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
At its centre is an unknown 15 year old (Patrick Fugit) and not a superstar.This is how it should be.
4.0
See it for the music, if you like.See it for the great performances or see it simply because of its greater entertainment value, but the bottom line i ..
JoBlo
4.0
Cameron Crowes immensely appealing semi autobiographical film reveals this phenomenon.
Spirituality And Practice
4.2
Cameron Crowe has found a niche in making teen films that are much better than the usual teen films.
Sover
4.4
Almost Famous will be hard to top for its sheer exuberance and high feel good quotient.
ReelViews
3.1
Hes only a passive observer to the mixed up rock n roll world.If the movie were about writing and journalism, that would have been one thing, but Will ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Even though its based on Crowes real life experiences, Almost Famous is a true fantasy tale with William entering a dream world populated by the music ..
5.0
It is very much character driven, a wonderful piece of writing by Crowe.
Lariat
4.2
Obviously crafted with a great deal of love, from the hand written opening credits to the last musical note.
Eric Ds Nider
5.0
Easily the best film on Crowes already impressive roster (Say Anything, Jerry Maguire).
News Review
5.0
Although reluctant, Lester likes Williams enthusiasm and thus assigns him to do a story on Black Sabbath.
Screen It
4.5
The period is intricately recreated without a single cliche, while the performances are all honest and open.
Shadows On The Wall
5.0
Its clear that a rose tinted dose of nostalgia is Crowes primary concern here, and as such its easy to forgive the films lack of any kind of darker ed ..
View London
4.0
Crowes teen career is impressive, but negotiating terms with that mom of his may be the greatest accomplishment of his life. Kevin Lally
Film Journal International ..
4.5
However, even labors of love fail, which is why this winning, refreshingly honest movie serves as such a tonic for the upset cinematic stomach caused ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
The characters are engaging and well acted, and the filmmaking is good at capturing the fantasy essence of the rock scene in 1973.
Mountain X
4.5
The weather is turning cooler and lovely, and I can rave about movies again.
3.5
In another compelling performance, Billy Crudup projects the charisma of a rock star combining egotism with flashes of humanity.
Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l ..
Q Network
5.0
A great love letter to classic rock as Cameron Crowe gives us this excellent love story accompanied by an amazing soundtrack, I simply adore this movi ..
Cinema Crazed
2.5
The problem here is partly bad chemistry and partly relentless facetiousness.
Observer
3.0
Even though the same points are made more than once, they are never less than entertaining, while Crowe resists the lazy route of plastering the sound ..
Bbc
5.0
NEAL PRESTON DREAMWORKS MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS: The fictional Stillwater and its groupies make for a wild ride Does each generation of kids get th ..
Time
4.4
While von Triers radical storytelling and directorial hand are a large factor, the astonishing, unadorned force of the films finale would not have bee ..
Mr Brown Movies
4.4
As an ensemble, the film has been perfectly cast from top to bottom, with many fine performances shining through.
The Movie Boy
4.5
The films script is wonderfully written and the cast of virtual unknowns delivers a fantastic performance, making Almost Famous one of the best movies ..
Bullz-Eye
5.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La ..
Calendar Live
4.5
Cameron Crowe has a knack for making contagious movies that pull audiences into a whirlpool of situations that make you feel impossibly cool because h ..
Coles Mithey
4.0
But what really sustains the film is its treasure trove of memorable performances something Crowe always inspires in his actors.
Spliced Wire
5.0
The film shimmers with the irresistible pleasures that define Hollywood at its best its polished like glass, funny, knowing and bright, and filled wit ..
La Weekly
2.5
As enjoyable and entertaining as it is, Im not inclined to gush over it as much as some have.
Varia Gate
4.0
Cynics will say that Crowes fourth film plays more like an extended recruitment ad for music journalism than anything approaching insightful drama, bu ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Superb dialogue, outstanding direction, acting and casting; unfortunately this near perfect script is marred by a single pivotal scene.
Ross Anthony
4.5
Its a world of brotherhood, groupies, the bright spotlight of fame, and the bitterness of business, packaged into a gushing, intuitive valentine from ..
Brian Or Ndorf
5.0
Whether disappointed or elated, Cameron Crowes observations are trenchant. Instinct is the greatest asset as idols let you down. That first gulp of pa ..
The Filmy Ap
4.4
Mr. Hoffman turns in another nuanced performance as he becomes a character actor of stunning reliability.Most of the film is a testament to Mr. Crowes ..
Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
Yes,s follow up to the wildly successful Jerry Maguire is insightful, often hilarious, beautifully crafted, touching and wonderfully acted and, chance ..
Montreal Film Journal
4.0
Rock and roll had not yet totally succumbed to the corporate spirit.
News Week
4.5
Crowes piece on the loss of innocence is messy, just like the loss of innocence.But it has heart.
Film Quips Online
4.5
Like its predecessor, it implicitly understands the material it presents, but doesnt feel limited by it.
Flip Side Archive
5.0
GOP rips Cuomo for America was never that great Gov. Andrew Cuomo was under siege by his political opponents Thursday after he said a day earlier that ..
Rochester Goes Out
4.0
Almost Famous (2000), Cameron Crowes thinly fictionalized autobiography, is deftly poised between rosy affection, thoughtful remembrance, and giddy ad ..
Stream On Demand At Home
4.5
So youll forgive me if this film hits a little closer to heart than most.
Need Coffee
3.5
For a satire that skewers rocks more pretentious, silly qualities, This Is Spinal Tap does the job brilliantly.However, if youre looking for the human ..
Nitrate Online
2.8
Crowe is a humanist director if there ever was one in Hollywood, but niceness and gentleness of purpose dont necessarily constitute great art.In fact, ..
Nicks Flick Picks
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! ..
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