Almost Famous (directors Cut)

[bossfan]

Ok, I spend my spare time listening to surround sound music. It's not often I sit down to watch a movie. But, I decided, while on vacation, I would catch up on a couple of movies I've always wanted to see. Hence, Almost Famous. Picked up the directors cut bootleg edition which includes 2 DVDs and a cd. All I can say is that if you have never seen the movie, get it watch it and watch it again. What a great movie. The music the times, the atmosphere, the acting and of course a very young Kate Hudson. It's been described as the greatest movie about Rock and Roll ever made. I believe it.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Ok, I spend my spare time listening to surround sound music. It's not often I sit down to watch a movie. But, I decided, while on vacation, I would catch up on a couple of movies I've always wanted to see. Hence, Almost Famous. Picked up the directors cut bootleg edition which includes 2 DVDs and a cd. All I can say is that if you have never seen the movie, get it watch it and watch it again. What a great movie. The music the times, the atmosphere, the acting and of course a very young Kate Hudson. It's been described as the greatest movie about Rock and Roll ever made. I believe it.

I agree, one of Cameron Crowe's crowning achievements. Such a great cast! You should upgrade to the BD~V.......it's priced to sell! http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Almost-Famous-Blu-ray/19904/#Review

Unfortunately, Cameron Crowe's Showtime series "Roadies" wasn't as 'famous' although it did have its moments. I actually enjoyed it:

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/roadies-everything-you-need-to-know-231667/

 

[HomerJAU]

I love this movie. Great story and soundtrack. A must see for all QQ’rs.

 

[bossfan]

On the directors cut, Crowe lists his top albums of the 70s. Great list. I was surprised to see The Guess Who Live at the Paramount. I had Thad on vinyl. Ordered it. Pick up today from my favourite used cd store here. 20 plus minutes of American Woman. Sweet.

 

[dr. simple]

My all-time favorite movie. No question. I’ve got both the BD and the DVDx2 with CD. Too bad they didn’t include the CD contents on the BD.

 

[quicksrt]

I felt that the film was magical for much of it - then the plane scene where everyone is making confessions seemed to be lifted right out of the final episode of Seinfeld. Like Crowe did not have a dramatic scene for the near ending and so he lifted one from a recent tv show season finale. If felt so forced and fake, I knew that he blew his best picture Oscar right then. He was so close the best picture Oscar and then um no.

 

[proufo]

Unfortunately, Cameron Crowe's Showtime series "Roadies" wasn't as 'famous' although it did have its moments.

A silly concept in the episode script and also a bit corny, but touching.

Roadies | Song of The Day | The Who - "They Are All In Love"

 

[popshop]

Pretty informative and very long article with Crowe about it:
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/a-boys-life-in-sex-drugs-and-rock-roll-163369/

 

[MrSmithers]

And the good thing is we have Tiny Dancer (from the bus scene) in 5.1

 

[dr. simple]

And the good thing is we have Tiny Dancer (from the bus scene) in 5.1

Possibly my FAVORITE scene from the movie! Although I could name quite a few... And the quotes! "Purple! Your aura is purple!"