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Almost Famous [Region 2] | ![Almost Famous [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D1%2BzH3bnL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Cameron Crowe
Actors: Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit
Category: DVD
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Rating:  552 reviews
Sales Rank: 211284
Format: PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 2
Discs: 2
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822218093
ASIN: B000089ARH
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 2000
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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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 Tremendous !!! March 15, 2010
JR (Michigan, USA)
What a great movie !!! As someone who grew up in the 60's and 70's, I must say this movie really got it right, Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.
An absolute dream come true for many a teenager in that era, to travel on tour behind the scenes with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, or the Stones. Special kudos to Kate Hudson, she truly stole the show, what a wonderful performance. An all-time classic.
It's all happening! March 14, 2010
Bryony Ladds
This two disc DVD has the extra's any true fan would hope for, it is much more in-depth than the theatrical version and the extras are well worth it. The Director Cameron Crowe brings the audience in far more in-depth with really great interviews and an honest and unmerciful audio-commentary which had me in stitches. For anyone who loves true rock music, I highly recommend this special edition as you get swept along for the highs, lows and everything in between.
Innocence Betrayed But Not Abandoned February 25, 2010
Jym Cherry (Wheaton, IL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Almost Famous is the world of early 70's Rock `n' Roll when that first flash of the classic rock era had passed. Rock was settling into becoming a business, but still was young enough and still had a sense of innocence about itself that William Miller (Patrick Fugit) an overachieving, yet awkward teenager can be taken seriously as a rock writer, and be assigned by Rolling Stone to tour with and write about an up and coming band. Almost Famous is also my story. An innocent drawn to a world that looks glamorous to him and where he thinks and he'll be cool. It's the story of everyone's innocence of their teenage years.
Almost Famous is based on writer/director Cameron Crowe's own experiences. William wants to fit in and his innocence is palpable and real. On his assignment from Rolling Stone to follow the fictional band Stillwater, he finds himself locked out of the Rock `n' Roll world he worships and wishes to be a part of. Even the girls his age, the Band-aids, leave him standing on the outside. The Band-aids lead by Penny Lane (Kate Hudson), don't consider themselves groupies but more like muses for the bands, but are much more learned and experienced than William . It takes the late arrival of his favorite band Stillwater to gain him access to the Rock `n' Roll world he seeks. When William walks into that first concert he is awkward, shy, doesn't know anyone or anything about that world. By the end of the concert he's so caught up in the rush and excitement, he's shouting knowing goodbyes to the bands and roadies. William seeking to be cool he tries to impress Stillwater guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) by introducing him to Penny without knowing they have a history. Director Crowe really hits the nail on the head with William's feelings and experience.
William's innocence continually betrays him. When he goes to L.A. with Penny, she goes off with Russell. William follows them only to discover them making out. You can see it William's face, he's crushed. He likes Penny but doesn't think someone as glamorous and sophisticated as her would be interested in him. Russell betrays William by promising an interview that never seems to happen. Stillwater betrays William. They befriend him hoping he'll write a favorable article of them for Rolling Stone, but when Rolling Stone verifies William's truthful story, the band disavows it.
While William's innocence betrays him he never abandons it. That theme shows itself again and again during the movie. Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs tells William that rock is in it's death rattle since rock has started to become a business. The rock stars portrayed in Almost Famous espouse this, notably lead singer of Stillwater Jeff Beebe (Jason Lee). If one the band's fans could save the world, "it means rock can save the world!"
Frances McDormand as William's sincerely concerned but beleagured mother who fears she`s pushing her children away, William and daughter (Zooey Deschannel) and leads to unintentionally funny moments in her life such as when she tells a group of students "my son has been kidnapped by rock stars!" Or that Simon and Garfunkle are poets of drugs and promiscuous sex. Jimmy Fallon is almost unrecognizable as Dennis Hope the professional manager who takes over guiding Stillwater through the hazards of Rock `n' Roll. The casting of Almost Famous lives up to the title of the movie. Almost everyone in it was on the cusp of becoming stars or at the beginning of their careers.
By the end of the tour William, who has seen and experienced more than he ever thought he could, and even understands the world better than Penny emerges with his innocence intact. He reunites his mother and sister, and when Russell shows up at William's house, William is still willing and able to get the interview from Russell that he always wanted. Even Russell and the band redeem themselves. Russell calls Rolling Stone and tells them William's story is true, and Stillwater rediscovers the innocence and joy of creating music when they step back from the high power business of Rock `n' Roll and go back to their roots of playing smaller venues.
Crowe hits all the right notes in characterization and the times. Everyone seems perfect for their roles and they're delivered with sincerity that most viewers can identify with. The 70's are realistically evoked from the burbling of a bong to a light organ in a fan's bedroom. Almost Famous has a complexity in characters and plot rarely seen in movies. It's truly a movie where everything comes to together to make a near flawlessly executed film.
 extended version blows January 9, 2010
Kid (Dayton,OH USA)
1 out of 3 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!
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