- Actors: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly
- Directors: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Producers: Paul Thomas Anderson, Daniel Lupi, Dylan Tichenor, JoAnne Sellar, Lynn Harris
- Format: NTSC, Import
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: New Line Home Video
- VHS Release Date: Jan 16 2001
- Run Time: 188 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (588 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CWTH
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Hoffman says:
Dec 29 2007
Format:DVD
Phillip Seymour Hoffman said:
"I think Magnolia is one of the best films I've ever seen and I can say that straight out, and anybody that disagrees with me I'll fight you to the death. I just think it is one of the greatest films I've ever been in and ever seen."
Amen Mr. Hoffman. To the death.
"I think Magnolia is one of the best films I've ever seen and I can say that straight out, and anybody that disagrees with me I'll fight you to the death. I just think it is one of the greatest films I've ever been in and ever seen."
Amen Mr. Hoffman. To the death.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Overwhelming.
Jun 6 2004
Format:DVD
The main purpose of this film is to warn people from the dire personal consequences of unfaithfulness. It argues that betraying the ones that trust you is - more than anything else - betraying yourself.
Some of the characters in "Magnolia" are agonizing their infidelities, cheatings and betrayals - not because they got caught - but because their conscious is eating them alive. One character reaches the point in which she can't live with herself anymore. It doesn't matter how much time one manages to suppress and silence the haunting thoughts; they will eventually come to get the best of him. And even if he's managed to live in total denial - they will grab a hold of him on his deathbed.
People that are involved in such acts will feel extremely uneasy watching this movie, people that are on the brink of engaging in such acts would probably think twice, and people that are not even in the surrounding areas - for the time being - will try harder to fight and avoid them.
If the above materializes - the movie has fulfilled its goal.
There's a beautiful and amazingly fitting song near the end of the movie, "Wise up", and it's chorus is sung by all the characters in an overpowering climax: "It's not going to stop, it's not going to stop till you wise up". In the context of this motion picture - its significance becomes crystal clear.
Another special film from Paul Thomas Anderson
April 30 2011
Format:DVD
Even braver and deeper emotionally than Paul Thomas Anderson's
wonderful 'Boogie Nights', and in some ways a more mature, if less
blazingly dynamic work. Full of amazing shots, amazing performances.
The epic, multi-layered film 'Short Cuts' wanted to be.
That said there are a few flaws. The biblical ending doesn't quite work
for me. I appreciate the ideas behind it, but it's an ending that's
less emotional than the film that proceeded it. And a few
moments of irony are forced. That was true in 'Boogie Nights' too, but
because that film had a lighter, more self-mocking touch, even the
heavy handed moments didn't stick out.
None-the-less, this is a must see film, overflowing with great
performances, unconventional storytelling, heartbreaking moments, and
an honest look at where we are and who we are as a society.
wonderful 'Boogie Nights', and in some ways a more mature, if less
blazingly dynamic work. Full of amazing shots, amazing performances.
The epic, multi-layered film 'Short Cuts' wanted to be.
That said there are a few flaws. The biblical ending doesn't quite work
for me. I appreciate the ideas behind it, but it's an ending that's
less emotional than the film that proceeded it. And a few
moments of irony are forced. That was true in 'Boogie Nights' too, but
because that film had a lighter, more self-mocking touch, even the
heavy handed moments didn't stick out.
None-the-less, this is a must see film, overflowing with great
performances, unconventional storytelling, heartbreaking moments, and
an honest look at where we are and who we are as a society.
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My all-time favourite movie...period,
Wow! I've read some of the reviews on here and it's pretty obvious that some people just didn't 'get it'. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2009 by Bob Vila
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This has to be one of the worst films of all time. I'm certain many self proclaimed "sophisticated" viewers will enjoy the mindless dialogue and non-sensical plot,... Read more
Published on Dec 18 2004
Just for the record. . .
It really does rain frogs, though it is a rare occurance. I always get a bit peeved when people complain about that aspect of this wonderful film.
Do a little research. Read more
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Original Artistic Masterpiece
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Published on July 3 2004 by Paul O'Neill
Powerful, impacting movie
This is not a perfect movie but I think it comes across powerfully. The acting is superb. Tom Cruise's character suits him well and Julianne Moore plays her part so daringly that... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by C. Stephans
LA-DI-DA!
Aimee Mann's gorgeous score and Tom Cruise's momentary brilliance are the only two feeble reasons to trudge through this self-indulgent rigmarole of a movie. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004 by Shashank Tripathi
the enigma that is magnolia
The fact that I saw this movie when I was 12 didnt at all change my future perspective on life, no, not at all. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Bobman834
More painful than a kick in the nuts
What would happen if you took the seven worst movies by the seven best actors in hollywood and crammed it all into one 3+ hour long movie? Well, watch Magnolia to find out. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by Marc Marasco
A challenging film
I enjoyed MAGNOLIA, though I found it took time to really get into it, and really understand the ideas that they were trying to convey. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004 by Jake Z
Raining Frogs??!!
Wow. Where do I start. Usually I don't go and buy movies "blind", but I figured with a cast like Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Jason Robards, et al, plus with all of the... Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Fire Dog
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