Review of Magnolia (1999) by Derek D — 26 Aug 2012
Paul Thomas Anderson's shining moment as a filmmaker (though most would now say it's There Will Be Blood), this is one movie that has had it's whole premise stolen over the years by such films as Crash, 11:14 and The Air I Breathe.
The film follows an ensemble cast portraying characters within different stories that are all interrelated somehow and without the right casting and magnificent acting that this films supplies, it would fall flat as it relies on a lot of visuals to make it through the length.
It would be very hard to pick out a best acting performance in this one, though Cruise won some awards for his role as a sexist and arrogant infomercial guru. Magnolia is just another chapter in the filmmaking wonderland of Anderson's career.
This review of Magnolia (1999) was written by Derek D on 26 Aug 2012.
Magnolia has generally received positive reviews.
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