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5.0 out of 5 stars The real deal, July 11 2004

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Mr. IT (The OC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Almost Famous Untitled: The Bootleg Cut (Widescreen Director's Edition) [with CD] [3 Discs] (DVD)

I got this director's cut edition because I so was so intrigued by the original theatrical release. I wanted more.

What I didn't expect was how very the new material (typically extended scenes though there are a few new scenes as well) changed the tone and feel of this film. Penny Lane comes across as a tragic, lost soul. Stillwater comes across as a bunch of debauched, spoiled, poorly educated, brain challenged musicians. The "suits" - including the Rolling Stone "hippy suits" - come across as sharks. William Miller comes across as a well intentioned but naive quick learner. He seems vulnerable. Alot of the ackward mysteries of the theatrical release (How did Lester Bangs and William end up at a pizza joint after they had just said good-bye? Why did Russell deny everything after encouraging William to write what he wanted to? What held Stillwater together after those shocking confessions on the plane? There are many other examples.)

It almost like a different film! In fact, a BETTER film I would have to say.

Further, based on my experience in the music industry I found this director's cut to be more reality than fantasy -- the inverse was true of the theatrical release from my perspective. It's STILL not at a "documentary" level but, hey, this isn't suppose to be a horror flick is it?

Also, I know it's kind of whacky (maybe I'm a brain challenged musician too) but I really dig Stillwater's music. I have been listening to the Stillwater CD that comes in the package since I got it. I agree with Cameron Crowe, if these guys toured I would go see them! The movie is great but this CD (filled with songs by Nancy Wilson of Heart and Peter Frampton) really cooks.

Overall I just couldn't be happier with my Almost Famous Director's Edition set.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars "I AM A GOLDEN GOD!" -Russel (Billy Crudup), July 15 2004

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This review is from: Almost Famous (Widescreen) (DVD)

I loved this movie. Really, that's all that needs to be said. It is one of those films where you know there are flaws here and there, but it is so utterly engrossing and the tone is so perfect you forget that there are moments when there should have been more drama, but it was toned down for inexplicable reasons.

This is one of my shorter reviews, but really, there isn't much you can say except:

-Kate Hudson was mysteriously intoxicating. You believed every guy wanted her.
-Frances McDromand made you feel sorry for her despite some unnecessary strictness. And she was hilarious.
-If you find rock awesome (like I do), you'll appreciate this portrait of the genre, the bands and the fans, and what drives it all.
-The writing was often clever and involving, if a little on the lighter side (sometimes, not for the best).

So I recommend this film to fans of entertaining, breath-takingly sweet (but not over-the-top), unbelievably "cool" movies, and to fans of classic rock. There's nothing left to say except: have fun.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing film, July 8 2004

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This review is from: Almost Famous Untitled: The Bootleg Cut (Widescreen Director's Edition) [with CD] [3 Discs] (DVD)

...beautiful film with an awesome soundtrack. It draws you in and makes you forget who and where you are. Fans will enjoy the extras scenes, commentaries and behind the scenes info on this long version. The "bootleg" look and style of this edition are great fun too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You need to see the Director's Cut to appreciate the movie
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1.0 out of 5 stars booooooooorrrrrrrrrrring
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