Review of Magnolia (1999) by Luke E — 18 Jan 2013

I must say Magnolia is Paul Thomas Anderson's most (over)ambitious film. The emsemble drama among multiple characters/narratives is a facinating and insightful concept. Due to strange circumstances among many ordinary lives the most strangest events happen.

Includes some of Anderson's long time collaborators and big name stars who can thank the opprotunity to work with such a brilliant film maker. Its hard to think whats the moral or main concern? and how all the narratives connect that lead up the final scenes/event.

The film is incredibly entertaining, insightful and inspiring and very long at 3 hours. Its memorable for its incredible performances by the actors, Anderson's script and Bold Direction. Far from being a masterpiece but more closer to being the ambitious arthouse blockbuster of 90s cinema.