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Magnolia (1999) 8.0
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Reviews: 1,390 user | 206 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com An epic mosaic of several interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Director:Paul Thomas AndersonWriter:Paul Thomas Anderson |
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| William H. Macy | ... | ||
| John C. Reilly | ... | ||
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| Philip Baker Hall | ... | ||
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | ||
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| Alfred Molina | ... | ||
| Melora Walters | ... | ||
| Michael Bowen | ... | ||
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Storyline
24 hours in L.A.; it's raining cats and dogs. Two parallel and intercut stories dramatize men about to die: both are estranged from a grown child, both want to make contact, and neither child wants anything to do with dad. Earl Partridge's son is a charismatic misogynist; Jimmy Gator's daughter is a cokehead and waif. A mild and caring nurse intercedes for Earl, reaching the son; a prayerful and upright beat cop meets the daughter, is attracted to her, and leads her toward a new calm. Meanwhile, guilt consumes Earl's young wife, while two whiz kids, one grown and a loser and the other young and pressured, face their situations. The weather, too, is quirky. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, drug use, sexuality and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
7 January 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Mag·no'li·a See more »Box Office
Budget:
$37,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£371,023 (UK) (24 March 2000)Gross:
$22,450,975 (USA) (12 May 2000)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Narrator: In the New York Herald, November 26, year 1911, there is an account of the hanging of three men. They died for the murder of Sir Edmund William Godfrey; Husband, Father, Pharmacist and all around gentle-man resident of: Greenberry Hill, London. He was murdered by three vagrants whose motive was simple robbery. They were identified as: Joseph Green, Stanley Berry, and Daniel Hill. Green, Berry, Hill. And I Would Like To Think This was Only A Matter Of Chance. As reported in the Reno...
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Written by Aimee Mann
Performed by Aimee Mann
Courtesy of Superego Records
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Trivia
Fiona Apple is also uncredited as the voice of the wrong number that Phil Parma calls in an attempt to find Frank T.J. Mackey. See more »Goofs
When Linda Partridge is swallowing pills in her car, it's raining outside. A few minutes later, when she's passed out, the car is bone dry. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Narrator: In the New York Herald, November 26, year 1911, there is an account of the hanging of three men. They died for the murder of Sir Edmund William Godfrey; Husband, Father, Pharmacist and all around gentle-man resident of: Greenberry Hill, London. He was murdered by three vagrants whose motive was simple robbery. They were identified as: Joseph Green, Stanley Berry, and Daniel Hill. Green, Berry, Hill. And I Would Like To Think This was Only A Matter Of Chance. As reported in the Reno...
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Crazy Credits
As the credit for Robert Downey Sr. scrolls up the screen, the words "(a prince)" appear next to his name. See more »Soundtracks
"Momentum"Written by Aimee Mann
Performed by Aimee Mann
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Magnolia is a film of epic proportions. A film that is our generation's. It's about real life, real people and real coincidences. These things happen, this is happening as Stanley Spector states. Magnolia is as perfect a film as you will see these days. P.T.'s camera acts as the protagonist, and the ensemble cast is one of the most solid in film history. Told in 24 hours, set up by a remarkable prologue and finished with a beautiful epilogue, Magnolia finds beauty in the darkness of life. In the redemption of the filth life sometimes brings us. It shows us that we are all connected through pain and suffering and sinning and yet, it does not give us this pessimistic view. Certain films cannot be described, they must be viewed and everyone should view this masterpiece!!!