Almost Famous |  | Director: Cameron Crowe
Actors: Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit
Studio: Dreamworks Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  549 reviews
Sales Rank: 1637
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D87818D
UPC: 667068781823
EAN: 0667068781823
ASIN: B00003CXMG
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: March 13, 2001
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Product Description
THE GUYS OF STILLWATER HAVE THE SOUND, THEY HAVE THE LOOK, AND ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE WANTS THEIR STORY. FOR YOUNG REPORTER WILLIAM MILLER, IT'S THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME AS HE HITS THE ROAD WITH HIS FAVORITE BAND AND DISCOVERS THE PRICE OF FAME, THE VALUE OF FAMILY AND THE LIMITS OF FRIENDSHIP.
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Almost Famous is the movie Cameron Crowe has been waiting a lifetime to tell. The fictionalization of Crowe's days as a teenage reporter for Creem and Rolling Stone has all the well-written characters and wonderful "movie moments" that we expect from Crowe (Jerry Maguire), but the film has an intangible something extra--an insider's touch that will turn the film into the ode to '70s rock & roll for years to come. We are introduced to Crowe's alter ego, William Miller (Patrick Fugit), at home, where his progressive mom (Frances McDormand, just superb) has outlawed rock music and sister Anita (Zooey Deschanel) has slipped him LPs that will "set his mind free." Following the wisdom of Creem's disheveled editor, Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman in an instant-classic performance), Miller gets on the inside with the up-and-coming band Stillwater (a fictionalized mixture of the Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, and others). A simple visit with the band turns into a three-week, life-altering odyssey into the heyday of American rock. Of the characters he meets on the road, the two most important are groupie extraordinaire Penny Lane (Kate Hudson in a star-making performance) and Stillwater's enigmatic lead guitarist (Billy Crudup), who keeps stringing Miller along for an interview. From the handwritten credits (done by Crowe) to the bittersweet finale, Crowe's comedic valentine is an indelible, heartbreaking romance of music, women, and the privilege of youth. --Doug Thomas
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 extended version blows January 9, 2010
Kid (Dayton,OH USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong. I think Almost Famous is a 5 star movie. But the extended version kills the whole film! Its only a handful of added scenes that were cut from the American version, but they were cut for obvious reasons. I bought this import & within the same week I sold it for one third of the price just to get it off of my shelf! Now if this bluray offered both versions, it would be a must have. But it gives you no choice so save your money.
 Fantastic Purchase January 5, 2010
Roger A. Diluigi (Chicago, IL USA)
While I was hesitant to purchase it since I only have my US PS3 Slim to play Blu Ray on, I ma really happy that I did. This will work on any American player and the clarity is remarkable. Not to mention, the cast from Phillip Seymour Hoffmann as the music critic Lester Bangs to Kate Hudson in her Oscar nominated role as Penny Lane knock their performances out of the park. I'm extremely happy that I picked this up while I had the chance!
 ALMOST FAMOUS December 24, 2009
AJ (WI RAPIDS, WI USA)
BOUGHT AS USED AND IT LOOKS LIKE NEW, MINUS THE FILM. WHO EVER HAD IT TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT
Some kind of wonderful. November 10, 2009
Joseph M. Perorazio (Columbus, OH USA)
May become THE film about 70's rock. Follows the story of a young rock music reporter (based on Crowe's real-life experiences). Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDomand, and the always-entertaining Philipp Seymour-Hoffmann are a first-rate cast that bring the 70's heyday of heavy rock to life in a moving, emotional story that successfully encapsulates the mythology of the rock star life. The 'Director's Cut' includes more footage of the band's "tour" and is the version that should have been released in theatres. This is a wonderful movie that tanked at the box office; hopefully over the years more people will see it and appreciate it for what it is: Cameron Crowe's affectionale and nostalgic tribute to 1970's rock music.
 movie skips October 26, 2009
Teran C. Dubose
the cover of my movie was not in the best condition. that didnt bother me so much. the thing that irriates me is that it skips. i only buy items that are in excellent or good condition, and i wouldnt justify skipping as excellent or good condition
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