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Rating:  - horribal
this movie was terrible, not one of the best movies i saw. it stunk. it's not worth the time.
Rating:  - My favorite film, improved
Almost Famous is a fantastic (and true!) tale of a young kid who ends up writing for Rolling Stone magazine. Borrowing from different parts of his real life, writer/director Cameron Crowe introduces us to William, an extremely gifted teenager who ends up touring with a band named Stillwater. William misses a half dozen deadlines, gets caught in the middle of band politics, and falls in love with the "band aid" Penny Lane.
This is one of my favorite films of all time. I was afraid that the director's cut would screw up a great narrative, but the scenes that were removed were cut simply for time. They flesh out the band members more, and give you even more insight into what an outsider William is.
Even better, the commentary track includes the voice of Cameron Crowe and his mom. Letting his mother join the commentary proves to be both daring and insightful, as she corrects some of the slight differences between the film and real life.
Other extras on the disc aren't quite as special... but the director's cut does include a disc of "Stillwater" songs, written by Cameron and his wife, Nancy Wilson.
This disc takes one of the best films of all time and makes it better. Well worth the purchase.
-John
Rating: - Almost Famous
Almost famous is a fun blast from my secret past...If you grew up in the late 60's ,70's,80's you'll love this movie. Alot of fun, some serious notes,definately entertaining.Groovy clothes for the vintage fashionestas.
Rating:  - One of my favorites from 2000
Almost Famous is a great movie even if you don't like rock & roll. Patrick Fugit as William is great in his first role as are seasoned verterans like Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson. The direction by Crowe is very good and he is very well informed about the music. I'm proud to have this movie in my DVD collection and I say that as a BLACK MALE.
Rating: - Cameron Crowe's finest cinematic accomplishment
I just love this movie. What a great coming-of-age tale. Patrick Fuget is superb as a naive, innocent yet brilliant young man trying to break into the crazy world of rock journalism. In fact, the entire casting of this film was serendipity. Each actor, from Billy Crudup to Frances McDormand, gave an amazing, heartfelt performance.
I have always enjoyed Cameron Crowe's movies, but in my opinion nothing he has done before or since has approached the brilliance of this, his life story. This is in my top ten.
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