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Almost Famous

Billy Crudup (Actor), Kate Hudson (Actor), Cameron Crowe (Director) Rated:
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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 8,634 ratings
IMDb7.9/10.0
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Genre Music, Drama
Format NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit, Cameron Crowe, Billy Crudup
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 42 minutes
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Writer/director Cameron Crowe's affectionate, semi-autobiographical story centers on high school student William Miller (Patrick Fugit), who aspires to cover the rock scene in the early 1970s. Bluffing his way into an assignment for Rolling Stone magazine, William is soon accompanying the band Stillwater on tour-and immersing himself in the wild world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. With Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as legendary music critic Lester Bangs. 123 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English.

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.12 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Cameron Crowe
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 42 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2017
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072MMP469
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 8,634 ratings

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The The Bootleg Cut distributed by Warner Brothers includes the bonus features on the Blu-ray disc but does not include the Almost Famous theatrical version or the Stillwater music CD.
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John T
5.0 out of 5 stars Original content including Stillwater EP CD
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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I had not seen this uncut original since it came out years ago- total enjoyment found here.
A huge thank you goes out to the seller on this one 🤗THANK YOU - listed as good condition - but should have been listed as VERY GOOD
Case as little worn but the discs and cover slip in excellent condition
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Paige
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite movie
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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I loved the movie and it is my most favorite movie of all times.
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dreaney
5.0 out of 5 stars I am a golden God!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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A classic based on true events. I had the biggest crush on Kate Hudson at the time. Being a drummer, I could use a band-aid right about now.
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K. Hogan
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie! In my Top Ten Favorites
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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This is such a great capture of the 70’s. Wonderful performances all.
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Deb Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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Great movie, great music
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Anthony Hinde
5.0 out of 5 stars A movie to Crowe about.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2001
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Cameron Crowe wrote and directed "Almost Famous", which is fitting since it is largely about his own beginnings. Cameron was the youngest writer for Rolling Stone magazine and, as a teenage journalist, he followed numerous bands as they went on tour. In this film, these bands are rolled up into a four-man group called Stillwater. These guys get my vote for the best band that never was. Since I was just out of kindergarten when the story was set, you should forgive me for thinking, after my first viewing, that Stillwater was an authentic recreation of some famous group from the early 70's. The realism is that perfect!
But this movie is not about a band, at least not predominantly. It is a coming of age story. A young man raised in an unusual household, with an unusual mother, is taking his first steps to adulthood. The interesting thing is that his first steps are so large as to stretch past most people's entire careers. Through a combination of talent, luck and timing, young William Miller, played perfectly by Patrick Fugit, is recruited by Rolling Stone magazine to write an article on Stillwater. This strange occurrence actually makes sense when you watch the film despite sounding ridiculous as I write it.
If William goes through dramatic changes in a short time, his mother is a rock of stability. Elaine Miller is able to "freak out" most people, with a few choice words but to her son, she is home, safety, love and in a way... imprisonment. She is very intense but caring and it is this combination which drives her eighteen year old daughter to a life of airline stewardship. We can see Elaine's true courage however, when she agrees to let the fifteen year old William go "on the road" with a drug taking, womanizing rock band. This, after we have seen her characterize Simon and Garfuncle as "stoned" and forbidden their music from her house.
One of the most important people William comes into contact with, on his journey, is Penny Lane. She is a beautiful, glowing, perfectly permed young dryad who follows the bands and has a following of her own. Adamant that she is not a groupie, Penny has created a concept called "Band Aids." Her subscribers refrain from sex with the performers in an effort to more truly embrace the pure experience. She talks a good game but in the end, she's just a young woman in love. The object of her affection is Russell Hammond, the lead guitarist and Zen-master for Stillwater. Her situation is complicated after William falls in love with her, at first sight.
Thus Alice enters Wonderland and many an adventure is had. Despite William's best intentions and the good advice of his mentor, Lester Bangs, the band manages to seduce him. His plan, to get in and out before missing a test, is soon discarded in the face of a larger than life rock and roll experience. There is one truly touching scene where the band, (and company), is riding their bus to the next gig and singing along to "Tiny Dancer." William leans over to Penny and says, "I have to go home!" To which she replies, with a magical pass of her hand, "You are home." That says it all.
There are several contrasting character changes happening during the film. One stands out more than most. William starts his professional career as a fan, loving the band, the music and the whole lifestyle. As the tour progresses and his eyes are opened, he becomes, not jaded but more worldly, professional and wise. Conversely, Penny Lane is introduced to us as the epitome of sophistication. She is young but knowing, and handles William as an older sister might. As the film progresses we discover that Penny is not so all knowing as she seemed. She is just as fragile and naively hopeful as any other girl her age. In the end, it is William that has to send her a reality check.
Everything about this film is fascinating. The music is just wonderful, with Billy Crudup and Jason Lee bringing authenticity to every performance. The band's interpersonal dynamic is almost a character of its own. This climaxes during the famous plane crash scare, when each confesses their deepest secrets to the unrestrained laughter of the audience. William, his Mother and Penny are all unforgettable creations. Crowe is a wonderful writer, so good in fact, that I am disappointed he didn't turn this story into a book. Watching the movie will just have to be enough, for now.
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Nicholas Adam Chupka
4.0 out of 5 stars Good when it came out and still good now, but not all parts hold up
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
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Chalk this up as another movie made in the late 90s early 00s that would never be made today though it is never totally offensive. Some parts are just absolute cringe, but the stellar performances from McDermott, Deschanel, and the late and great Hoffmann still keep the tour bus rolling.

Less impressive is the collective know as Stillwater. While the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road story of these misfits resonates of both the time period and the perpetual lore of touring, the general behavior and disposition of the band and its individuals seems less rock and roll and more petulant child (I mean an actual child displays boundless maturity in comparison).

Still, it is hard not to appreciate the emotion of the iconic Tiny Dancer scene, and I fell in love for the first time with Penny's plot to send Russell to visit "The Enemy" at the end of the film instead of her. Something I see being 20 years older as a touching reflection of her realized love for the older than he seems teen than an act of revenge towards the wayward rocker.

Don't watch the extended cut. It makes an already long movie unnecessarily longer. Oh yeah, and "Don't do drugs".
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David G R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie. Looks even better in 4k. Finally a 4k uhd disc that plays without freezing in places.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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Great quality 4k uhd disc that does not freeze in places like many other 4k discs I have bought.

Great movie that looks even better now is in 4k UHD format.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo
Reviewed in Italy on May 12, 2023
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Un tuffo nel passato,per gli amanti della buona musica da vedere senza ombra di dubbio
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic memoir/coming of age story, rock fans will love it
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2012
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This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I stumbled across 'The Bootleg Cut' on DVD years back and quickly bought it. It was/is an excellent package, containing both theatrical and directors cuts, along with a Stillwater CD of all the songs from the movie. Those DVD special editions were always excellently packaged in gate-fold sleeves and nicely finished. Unfortunately Blu-rays are rarely of the same caliber except a few standouts such as Avatar's 3 disc version. I would love to review that part of this item in particular, but please see my 'gripe' further down. Onto the movie itself.

This movie is full of excellent characters, extremely well written and believable. This movie always had a huge impact on me, likely from viewing it as a young teenager. It does make you feel like you ARE that 15-year-old, seeing rock history playing out before your eyes. It always made me wish I had a way inside the industry in my younger days, and I still wish I could experience it! But for most mortals this is as close as you will get. Since it is based on actual happenings but with many 'tweaks' and combined characters (so as to not expose a particular band's hijinx and for the sake of condensing the story), it gives quite a feeling of realism. Plus, you can always read Cameron Crowe's actual Rolling Stone articles, as well as the real life Penny Lane's book to find out some of the actual happenings for a greater look into this time.

Now, I have viewed both cuts at different times, and to me, watching the theatrical cut gives me the same feeling as watching the LOTR theatrical versions - perhaps sharper and more to the point, but missing something. You can tell when you're missing certain scenes even if you can't quite put your finger on which exact one. I'm a completionist in some ways, and to me, spending more time in the world of your favorite movie is always worthwhile. That is why I highly recommend the director's cut.

Now, onto my only gripe - this Blu-ray is extremely hard to find! Maybe it is representative of the movie itself - not hugely popular, but loved dearly by fans. I just wish it was more available. Even the regular Blu-ray is and always was very hard to find. Amazon sold out of the bootleg cut BR and has not re-stocked in a long time, meaning I have not even had a chance to watch this in Blu-ray yet!! Once I do I will append my review of this.

Amazon, please restock so I can see this film the way it was meant to be seen!
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Audio y subtitulos castellanos
Reviewed in Spain on March 7, 2013
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Este bluray edicion italiana viene con audio y subtitulos en castellano. Podeís comprarlo sin problemas porque es el mismo disco que en nuestro país.
Espero haberos ayudado.
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Stampy
5.0 out of 5 stars Purposeful depiction of the significant rock and roll era
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2009
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Ambitious journalist William Miller (Fugit) sets out on tour with a rock and roll band who is trying to make it into the music business

With everything printed in gossip magazines and internet blogs it is sure difficult to think of a time when we were reliant on a minimal selection of reading material to find out about the rock stars of the 60's and 70's.

Almost famous makes me sad. I am nearly 21 and having seen this film a couple of times have felt I have missed perhaps the greatest segment of music to exist, the rock and roll, the raves, the parties, the time when no one cared, the time of individuals, the time of proper meaningful music.

Cameron Crowe's picture is a provocative look into the aftermath of the apparent dying faze of rock and roll. The descent of music culture is apparent when scripting is shockingly poignant in some opening sequences here. Phillip Seymour Hoffman's protagonist Lester Bangs makes the point of how certain bands meet the right criteria to defy the odds and play with soul and purpose. When watching his portrayal of the journalist it is hard to disagree with him as he is so accurate.
Rock and roll and music practically has died. U2 have lost their originality and meaning, Led Zeppelin has been replaced by a number of pretenders whilst your rock stars have fallen by the wayside. Now we have repetitious artists such as Cascada clogging up the charts with pretentious dance music.

The point of this film of course is to show the decline of the industry by depicting a wannabe band trying to make it big in the difficult business. Living the life of a rock star certainly seems glamorous for the stars as they enjoy parties, take drugs and have sex. But Crowe's scripting leaves an underlying feeling of sadness for the music industry and the central character, of himself played with quiet solitude by Patrick Fugit.

Fugit balances the need to do the right thing and the urge to be his own person well, balancing on teenage hormones and aspirations, whilst a sparkling sophisticated Kate Hudson gives him food for thought. Billy Crudup is your most interesting star being that little too arrogant and overly pretentious with a quite demeanour to fit the portrayal of a modern musician.

As based on Cameron Crowe's experiences as a journalist growing up in this industry it is unfitting to question realism in context and whilst jokes and humorous ideologies such as confession of sexual orientation are squeezed in, this believes and intrigues.

As before, this 2000 picture does make me feel sad. Our music has dissolved into overly repetitious dance music with no purpose.

Fittingly the score for this picture encodes the classics from the day and brimming with drama and humour, is an important viewing

9/10
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Norbert Gerner
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Reviewed in Germany on March 13, 2024
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