movie review - Almost Famous
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-seven years and one million words
Vancouver, 2001.08.18
This is an excellent flick that I'd been wanting to see since I was in Sydney. It's set in the early 70's, and is about a young (15 year old) writer who wants to be a rock journalist. He hooks up with an up-and-coming band called "Stillwater", and stays with them from a concert in San Diego to a near-fatal plan ride out of New York.
It's simply an outstanding flick. The writing is superb, the direction is flawless, and the entire cast just melts into their characters to the point of disappearing. Unlike so many ensemble pieces where you see actors doing their typical bit, this is a story about people you almost know. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.
Strongly recommended.