Review of Almost Famous (2000) by Diane V — 04 Apr 2018

Absolutely one of the greatest films of the 2000'S and Cameron Crowe at his best telling a story that is partly his own experiences as a teenager. This story captures perfectly captures the decade as well as the coming age story of its subject with heartwarming yet genuine sentiment.

You also can't talk about this film without its stellar cast especially Kate Hudson's heartbreaking portrayal Penny Lane and Frances McDormand's portrayal of the conflicted Elaine Miller. In fact, in regards to the mom I felt the mom perfectly capture the complicated relationships mothers have with their children that made me think of my own mom with my older sister and I.

Finally, I have to commend the film on its hilarious quotability along with its production design and costumes that perfectly emulate the era. Overall, an absolutely phenomenal film that is shining example of when a writer-director has so much of an emotional connection to the film that he pours his entire heart and soul into its perfection.