Review of Boogie Nights (1997) by Facebook U — 13 Jun 2017
A film made up of an ensemble of incredibly stupid characters, that all manage to captivate, and present themselves as (somehow) endearing. I've seen "Boogie Nights" listed under every genre imaginable on various different websites and store shelves.
To me it's always been a very dark and intense comedy, but I can see how it works as a straight-up drama for some people. It manages to cover a lot of different moods and tones without feeling scattered, and the soundtrack feels intoxicatingly upbeat.
The story is phenomenal, and P. T Anderson's imagination seems to have been non-stop when it came to the events and situations the characters find themselves in. But, as with most of the writer/director's films, the characters are the biggest source of intrigue here.
As I mentioned before, they're all really dumb. Some more than others, but they're all quite dumb. But they're also passionate and have an obvious desire to love someone or something, and it makes them sympathetic and engaging to watch on screen.
The performances here are nothing short of fantastic. The film also portrays the passages of the decade or so it takes place over with an extreme attention to detail. It's very believable, and incredibly atmospheric.
It's not hard to understand why "Boogie Nights" is a classic. It's an absolute masterpiece.
This review of Boogie Nights (1997) was written by Facebook U on 13 Jun 2017.
Boogie Nights has generally received positive reviews.
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