Review of Boogie Nights (1997) by Noah A — 14 Jun 2014
This is the kind of movie that keeps you interested in spite of its 2 1/2-hour length. The cast members play their parts brilliantly, to the point that they seem totally real. In fact, the characters here seem more real than in most other films I've seen, and that takes some damn good acting.
The story is very well-engineered, with driving plot twists that keep the story going, and there's plenty of room for real character development. Of all the films that are set in the 1970's but were released after that decade, this film manages to recreate the 70's beyond the usual style and music.
It recreates the distinct glamour of the 70's, but it also recreates the highs and lows, along with the carefree ethos and mentality of the people in it. They do just as good a job at establishing the right mood.
The first half of the movie is presented with ecstatic highs, while the second half, which is set in the early 80's, is presented as the point where everything starts coming down. This, I feel, is what makes this movie a classic.
Everything about it was done just right, and it was a rich, occasionally funny, and satisfying experience.
This review of Boogie Nights (1997) was written by Noah A on 14 Jun 2014.
Boogie Nights has generally received positive reviews.
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