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If I had to go away and couldn't pack more than one DVD ...
'Untitled' would be it. I liked 'Almost Famous' a lot when it came out in the theater. It's a coming-of-age/road movie about loving rock 'n' roll and trying to not grow up. Other reviews have been written about the film's plot, etc., so I'll focus on this specific DVD. After watching the long, unreleased version, it's clear that this is the labor of love Cameron Crowe intended to make. I like 'Singles', 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Say Anything' a lot, but I like this movie more. I would have paid full price twice to sit in the theater for the extra half-hour. Here's what you get in this DVD that you didn't get in the theatrical release: more continuity in the story line, deleted scenes that really add to the characters, a hilarious scene with the band and Tenacious D's KG as a mind-tripping DJ and enough extras to keep you entertained for an entire sick day - music, behind-the-scenes stuff, commentary (I ran it in subtitles, no extra audio, but I think you can actually listen to Cameron Crowe and his mother talk if you want to) and if you like to read on your television, Rolling Stone articles by Cameron Crowe, as well as the film script. The DVD also provides a new way to have fun with your copy of 'Stairway to Heaven.' If you like good '70s-era rock music (Allman Bros., Led Zep, The Who, Elton John), this is definitely worth checking out.

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Great comedy for the road
This is one of the best movies released in 2000. Cameron Crowe amazingly reflects on his times as a writer while traveling with legendary bands(Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, The Eagles, etc.). He takes certain events that occurred during each tour and gives it to the movie's band. Every piece of that fits perfectly amongst one another to create one masterpiece movie. It's great that Crowe can make some of those serious events and put some comedy in them. Therefore, he was well-deserving of his Oscar win for Best Original Screenplay.
Patrick Fugit makes a triumphant debut as William Miller. If he continues to do movies in this style, he'll go far with his acting career. Why did Marcia Gay Harden win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress("Pollock") over Kate Hudson as "Penny Lane"? Who knows. Frances McDormand performs wonderfully outside her usual style as William Miller's overprotective mother. This is Billy Crudup and Jason Lee at their best as the lead guitarist and lead singer of Stillwater. Though Fairuza Balk and Anna Paquin had minor roles as band aids, their acting shined. This is one of Paquin's best roles since her Oscar winning role(at the age of 11) in "The Piano".
"Almost Famous" could be a huge influence for those who dream of making the big-time in music, any genre. This is also a good one for those who are looking for quality comedy. There are many surprises so one will laugh unexpectedly in various parts. Why wasn't it nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture or Best Director for 2000? Who knows.

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"I AM A GOLDEN GOD!" -Russel (Billy Crudup)
I loved this movie. Really, that's all that needs to be said. It is one of those films where you know there are flaws here and there, but it is so utterly engrossing and the tone is so perfect you forget that there are moments when there should have been more drama, but it was toned down for inexplicable reasons.

This is one of my shorter reviews, but really, there isn't much you can say except:

-Kate Hudson was mysteriously intoxicating. You believed every guy wanted her.
-Frances McDromand made you feel sorry for her despite some unnecessary strictness. And she was hilarious.
-If you find rock awesome (like I do), you'll appreciate this portrait of the genre, the bands and the fans, and what drives it all.
-The writing was often clever and involving, if a little on the lighter side (sometimes, not for the best).

So I recommend this film to fans of entertaining, breath-takingly sweet (but not over-the-top), unbelievably "cool" movies, and to fans of classic rock. There's nothing left to say except: have fun.