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Format	Multiple Formats, Dolby, Widescreen, Color, NTSC
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Language	English
Runtime	2 hours and 3 minutes

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Wonderful movie! In my Top Ten Favorites

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

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This is such a great capture of the 70’s. Wonderful performances all.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024

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Great movie, great music

Great movie. Looks even better in 4k. Finally a 4k uhd disc that plays without freezing in places.

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

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Great quality 4k uhd disc that does not freeze in places like many other 4k discs I have bought.

Great movie that looks even better now is in 4k UHD format.

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024

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Sometimes a director's cut is just hype; this is one is not. Worth every "Penny" 😅

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A movie to Crowe about.

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2001

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Cameron Crowe wrote and directed "Almost Famous", which is fitting since it is largely about his own beginnings. Cameron was the youngest writer for Rolling Stone magazine and, as a teenage journalist, he followed numerous bands as they went on tour. In this film, these bands are rolled up into a four-man group called Stillwater. These guys get my vote for the best band that never was. Since I was just out of kindergarten when the story was set, you should forgive me for thinking, after my first viewing, that Stillwater was an authentic recreation of some famous group from the early 70's. The realism is that perfect!
But this movie is not about a band, at least not predominantly. It is a coming of age story. A young man raised in an unusual household, with an unusual mother, is taking his first steps to adulthood. The interesting thing is that his first steps are so large as to stretch past most people's entire careers. Through a combination of talent, luck and timing, young William Miller, played perfectly by Patrick Fugit, is recruited by Rolling Stone magazine to write an article on Stillwater. This strange occurrence actually makes sense when you watch the film despite sounding ridiculous as I write it.
If William goes through dramatic changes in a short time, his mother is a rock of stability. Elaine Miller is able to "freak out" most people, with a few choice words but to her son, she is home, safety, love and in a way... imprisonment. She is very intense but caring and it is this combination which drives her eighteen year old daughter to a life of airline stewardship. We can see Elaine's true courage however, when she agrees to let the fifteen year old William go "on the road" with a drug taking, womanizing rock band. This, after we have seen her characterize Simon and Garfuncle as "stoned" and forbidden their music from her house.
One of the most important people William comes into contact with, on his journey, is Penny Lane. She is a beautiful, glowing, perfectly permed young dryad who follows the bands and has a following of her own. Adamant that she is not a groupie, Penny has created a concept called "Band Aids." Her subscribers refrain from sex with the performers in an effort to more truly embrace the pure experience. She talks a good game but in the end, she's just a young woman in love. The object of her affection is Russell Hammond, the lead guitarist and Zen-master for Stillwater. Her situation is complicated after William falls in love with her, at first sight.
Thus Alice enters Wonderland and many an adventure is had. Despite William's best intentions and the good advice of his mentor, Lester Bangs, the band manages to seduce him. His plan, to get in and out before missing a test, is soon discarded in the face of a larger than life rock and roll experience. There is one truly touching scene where the band, (and company), is riding their bus to the next gig and singing along to "Tiny Dancer." William leans over to Penny and says, "I have to go home!" To which she replies, with a magical pass of her hand, "You are home." That says it all.
There are several contrasting character changes happening during the film. One stands out more than most. William starts his professional career as a fan, loving the band, the music and the whole lifestyle. As the tour progresses and his eyes are opened, he becomes, not jaded but more worldly, professional and wise. Conversely, Penny Lane is introduced to us as the epitome of sophistication. She is young but knowing, and handles William as an older sister might. As the film progresses we discover that Penny is not so all knowing as she seemed. She is just as fragile and naively hopeful as any other girl her age. In the end, it is William that has to send her a reality check.
Everything about this film is fascinating. The music is just wonderful, with Billy Crudup and Jason Lee bringing authenticity to every performance. The band's interpersonal dynamic is almost a character of its own. This climaxes during the famous plane crash scare, when each confesses their deepest secrets to the unrestrained laughter of the audience. William, his Mother and Penny are all unforgettable creations. Crowe is a wonderful writer, so good in fact, that I am disappointed he didn't turn this story into a book. Watching the movie will just have to be enough, for now.

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Outstanding Director's Cut - Powerful Story and Acting

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2001

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Almost Famous Untitled: The Bootleg Cut - Director's Edition.
I've decided to review the Bootleg Cut of "Almost Famous" as most of the other reviews are of the original theatrical release.
This is a wonderful two-disc ( actually 3, more on this later ) DVD collection.
First, the packaging. We are presented with a brown tri-fold package, much like the bootleg recordings of the seventies. Not a whole lot of artwork on the cover. Simply a small photo of Kate Hudson (Penny Lane).
The first tri-fold presents us with a wonderful addition to this DVD set. Included is a STILLWATER Music CD. This music CD is only available in this collection and features songs from the film as performed by Stillwater. Four of the tracks are co written by Nancy Wilson ( of Heart ) and Cameron Crowe ( the director ). This little bonus CD is great and very appropriate to the theme of the set.
I'll jump now to DISC 2 of this set which is the Original Theatrical Version of "Almost Famous". This is the academy award winning version that was released and it's great. The story is well told and very engaging.
DISC 1 is "Untitled: Almost Famous : The Bootleg Cut" which is not rated.
This version is a gift.
Cameron Crowe has taken the time to ( lovingly ) recut his film and include an additional 36 minutes of film. The addition of these precious minutes change the film but do not deminish it's impact or watchability.
The additional 36 minutes add mostly to the character of Penny Lane ( Academy Award Nominee Kate Hudson ) and expand on her history.
Unlike many extended versions which add little to character development, this version of "Almost Famous" brings more insight and depth to nearly all characters.
The acting is outstanding, and it's clear that the scenes not in the original release were cut strictly due to time constraints as the acting is right on.
This is a great cast. Kate Hudson is a stand out, as is newcomer Patrick Fugit. Billy Crudup is wonderful as well, this is the movie which should have made him a movie star. Jason Lee ( of "Chasing Amy" and other Kevin Smith films ) is hysterical and just enough over the top to be believable. The movie, this version, rests soundly with Kate Hudson and Patrick Fugit.
I would think, had this Bootleg version been released theatrically, then perhaps Kate Hudson would have actually won the Academy Award rahter than just being nominated. She's done a wonderful job with this complex character.
The director's commentary is priceless, much like attending a film school seminar as conducted by Cameron Crowe.
This two disc set is a must have for any film fan. Even if you've got the original DVD release ( rather than this special edition set ), this is still more than worth the purchase price.
I would recommend this set. Strongly.
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Thanks for reading.

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Nicholas Adam Chupka

Good when it came out and still good now, but not all parts hold up

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022

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Chalk this up as another movie made in the late 90s early 00s that would never be made today though it is never totally offensive. Some parts are just absolute cringe, but the stellar performances from McDermott, Deschanel, and the late and great Hoffmann still keep the tour bus rolling.

Less impressive is the collective know as Stillwater. While the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road story of these misfits resonates of both the time period and the perpetual lore of touring, the general behavior and disposition of the band and its individuals seems less rock and roll and more petulant child (I mean an actual child displays boundless maturity in comparison).

Still, it is hard not to appreciate the emotion of the iconic Tiny Dancer scene, and I fell in love for the first time with Penny's plot to send Russell to visit "The Enemy" at the end of the film instead of her. Something I see being 20 years older as a touching reflection of her realized love for the older than he seems teen than an act of revenge towards the wayward rocker.

Don't watch the extended cut. It makes an already long movie unnecessarily longer. Oh yeah, and "Don't do drugs".

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One of my Favorite movies

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

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Love the movie! I have it when I want to watch it!

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Norbert Gerner

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Reviewed in Germany on March 13, 2024

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jederzeit wieder

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Reviewed in Italy on May 12, 2023

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Un tuffo nel passato,per gli amanti della buona musica da vedere senza ombra di dubbio

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Mark

Fantastic memoir/coming of age story, rock fans will love it

Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2012

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This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I stumbled across 'The Bootleg Cut' on DVD years back and quickly bought it. It was/is an excellent package, containing both theatrical and directors cuts, along with a Stillwater CD of all the songs from the movie. Those DVD special editions were always excellently packaged in gate-fold sleeves and nicely finished. Unfortunately Blu-rays are rarely of the same caliber except a few standouts such as Avatar's 3 disc version. I would love to review that part of this item in particular, but please see my 'gripe' further down. Onto the movie itself.

This movie is full of excellent characters, extremely well written and believable. This movie always had a huge impact on me, likely from viewing it as a young teenager. It does make you feel like you ARE that 15-year-old, seeing rock history playing out before your eyes. It always made me wish I had a way inside the industry in my younger days, and I still wish I could experience it! But for most mortals this is as close as you will get. Since it is based on actual happenings but with many 'tweaks' and combined characters (so as to not expose a particular band's hijinx and for the sake of condensing the story), it gives quite a feeling of realism. Plus, you can always read Cameron Crowe's actual Rolling Stone articles, as well as the real life Penny Lane's book to find out some of the actual happenings for a greater look into this time.

Now, I have viewed both cuts at different times, and to me, watching the theatrical cut gives me the same feeling as watching the LOTR theatrical versions - perhaps sharper and more to the point, but missing something. You can tell when you're missing certain scenes even if you can't quite put your finger on which exact one. I'm a completionist in some ways, and to me, spending more time in the world of your favorite movie is always worthwhile. That is why I highly recommend the director's cut.

Now, onto my only gripe - this Blu-ray is extremely hard to find! Maybe it is representative of the movie itself - not hugely popular, but loved dearly by fans. I just wish it was more available. Even the regular Blu-ray is and always was very hard to find. Amazon sold out of the bootleg cut BR and has not re-stocked in a long time, meaning I have not even had a chance to watch this in Blu-ray yet!! Once I do I will append my review of this.

Amazon, please restock so I can see this film the way it was meant to be seen!

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Daniel

Audio y subtitulos castellanos

Reviewed in Spain on March 7, 2013

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Este bluray edicion italiana viene con audio y subtitulos en castellano. Podeís comprarlo sin problemas porque es el mismo disco que en nuestro país.
Espero haberos ayudado.

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Stampy

Purposeful depiction of the significant rock and roll era

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2009

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Ambitious journalist William Miller (Fugit) sets out on tour with a rock and roll band who is trying to make it into the music business

With everything printed in gossip magazines and internet blogs it is sure difficult to think of a time when we were reliant on a minimal selection of reading material to find out about the rock stars of the 60's and 70's.

Almost famous makes me sad. I am nearly 21 and having seen this film a couple of times have felt I have missed perhaps the greatest segment of music to exist, the rock and roll, the raves, the parties, the time when no one cared, the time of individuals, the time of proper meaningful music.

Cameron Crowe's picture is a provocative look into the aftermath of the apparent dying faze of rock and roll. The descent of music culture is apparent when scripting is shockingly poignant in some opening sequences here. Phillip Seymour Hoffman's protagonist Lester Bangs makes the point of how certain bands meet the right criteria to defy the odds and play with soul and purpose. When watching his portrayal of the journalist it is hard to disagree with him as he is so accurate.
Rock and roll and music practically has died. U2 have lost their originality and meaning, Led Zeppelin has been replaced by a number of pretenders whilst your rock stars have fallen by the wayside. Now we have repetitious artists such as Cascada clogging up the charts with pretentious dance music.

The point of this film of course is to show the decline of the industry by depicting a wannabe band trying to make it big in the difficult business. Living the life of a rock star certainly seems glamorous for the stars as they enjoy parties, take drugs and have sex. But Crowe's scripting leaves an underlying feeling of sadness for the music industry and the central character, of himself played with quiet solitude by Patrick Fugit.

Fugit balances the need to do the right thing and the urge to be his own person well, balancing on teenage hormones and aspirations, whilst a sparkling sophisticated Kate Hudson gives him food for thought. Billy Crudup is your most interesting star being that little too arrogant and overly pretentious with a quite demeanour to fit the portrayal of a modern musician.

As based on Cameron Crowe's experiences as a journalist growing up in this industry it is unfitting to question realism in context and whilst jokes and humorous ideologies such as confession of sexual orientation are squeezed in, this believes and intrigues.

As before, this 2000 picture does make me feel sad. Our music has dissolved into overly repetitious dance music with no purpose.

Fittingly the score for this picture encodes the classics from the day and brimming with drama and humour, is an important viewing

9/10

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