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Almost Famous (2000)
My Favourite Movie
I first saw this movie shortly after last christmas when I recieved the bootleg untitled dvd (very rare in the UK) and within 2 and a half hours it had filled me with so much passion for life that I felt that I could really be anything, but really that no-one really appreciates what they have till its going.
IMO thats what Almost Famous quantifies, everyone in the film is meandering through life and the only thing thats keeping everybody alive, that makes everyone feel is the music.
I never give spoilers (well try not!) so I'll basically just say that this film is superbly written, outstandingly soundtracked and that the cast, Particularly Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup and the still underrated Jason Lee were all outstanding and seemed to give there all and really understand what this movie was all about.
Some users have problems with Patrick Fugit, but any shortcomings in his performance can be overlooked easilly and as for his "constant joy" expression, that is true, but I think part of what makes almost famous so beautiful is that we see things from such innocent eyes.
I cannot recommend this film enough, and judging by other comments, very few people could.
GATTACA (1997)
The Science May Be Fiction, But the spirit is so true
In many ways, I was sceptical about this film. The plot whilst interesting does not seem a source of entertainment. The cast while adequate did nothing to draw you in and the director, Andrew Niccol's follow up film was the slightly flacid S1m0ne.
So much so, I had to wait for the DVD to hit the sales before I took a chance.
And I am so glad I did, the film isnt really about the consequences of genetic engineering or the drawbacks of humanity trying to reach perfection. The film is about just one thing, spirit.
Paulo Coelho's book the alchemist claims that if you want something so much, the whole universe conspires to help you reach your goal. Whilst the plots of that novel and this film are poles apart, the attitude to life and the hope they entail are one and the same.
In many ways I find it hard to understand how this movie is so overlooked. some of the shots, the ambience and the overall feel of the movie are amazing and would overwhelm directors with twice the experience of Niccol.
A haunting masterpiece, I urge you to check this movie out. NOW!