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Movie Overview
Cast
John C. Reilly
Julianne Moore
Philip Baker Hall
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
MPAA Rating
R
Magnolia (1999)
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9/10
"
Magnolia
is a deeply felt kitchen sink movie reminiscent, in a good way."
Film Freak Central
Bill Chambers
4.5/5
"A smashing success."
Filmcritic.com
Christopher Null
"One of the many characters in Paul Thomas Anderson's amazing new film,
Magnolia
, Jim spends a lot of time talking to himself — and you too, since you're along for the ride — while driving his car, on the way to or from a call."
Philadelphia City Paper
Cynthia Fuchs
3.5/4
"I can guarantee it will make it onto my best films of 2000 list."
rec.arts.movies.reviews
David N. Butterworth
4/4
"Undeniably one of the most emotionally-draining films ever made..."
Reel Film Reviews
David Nusair
A-
"The title of the film comes from the name on the L.A. street sign."
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
4/4
"
Magnolia
is a mind-blowing masterpiece of a movie--heavy in drama, intense emotional material, characters, and underlying themes."
TheMovieBoy.com
Dustin Putman
B
"Unfortunately, only a few of the stories really do intersect."
EricDSnider.com
Eric D. Snider
A
"If it is emotional cinema you seek then this, my friends, is for you."
Film Blather
Eugene Novikov
"Proves the truth of the old Zen adage: those who try too hard usually miss the target."
Spirituality and Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
3.5/4
"Those who 'get' the film are in for something that ranks as more of a cinematic experience than a mere movie."
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
10/10
"A stunning achievement."
Palo Alto Weekly
Jeanne Aufmuth
4/4
"P.T. Anderson’s Magnolia is probably my favorite film of the 1990’s."
MovieMartyr.com
Jeremy Heilman
"William H. Macy and Philip Seymour Hoffman are good in their respective roles."
Screen It!
Jim Judy
9/10
"A wonderfully crafted picture, this movie sweeps you through the lives of many interesting characters."
JoBlo's Movie Emporium
JoBlo
4/4
"Easily one of the best of the year."
Big Picture Big Sound
Joe Lozito
"The real star here is Anderson, who glues together long, sweeping takes with quick edits and unique camera angles to create a visual masterpiece."
Planet Sick-Boy
Jon Popick
3.5/4
"Nos deja el pensamiento de que aunque la vida es compleja y dura, siempre puede ocurrir algo que cambie nuestros destinos"
Moviola
Jorge Avila Andrade
4/4
"One day, one city, but emotionally and cinematically, it's an epic."
Montreal Film Journal
Kevin N. Laforest
8/10
"While
Magnolia
is an intriguing film, it's character threads result in as many hits as misses."
Reeling Reviews
Laura Clifford
10/10
"Anderson gives his cast the room to deliver phenomenal performances."
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Maitland McDonagh
low +2 out of -4..+4
"As studies of characters these stories are each worth following."
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Mark R. Leeper
3.5/4
"Some parts are imperfect, some of the seams are badly stitched, but the finished piece is a work of art."
Movie Habit
Marty Mapes
9/10
"Groundbreaking innovations in how filmed stories are told."
Flick Filosopher
MaryAnn Johanson
4/4
"Magnificent masterwork!"
Mr. Brown's Movies
Michael Dequina
5/5
"Não é maravilhoso ser levado por um filme desta maneira?"
Cinema em Cena
Pablo Villaca
3/5
"
Magnolia
is a mess, but it's somehow encouraging: It takes a gifted director to make a movie this extravagantly foolish."
eFilmCritic.com
Rob Gonsalves
10/10
"The most emotionally powerful film I have seen in a long time."
Laramie Movie Scope
Robert Roten
10/10
"An epic of human proportions."
eFilmCritic.com
Scott Weinberg
7/10
"Three hours, ten minutes is a long time to keep an audience involved in 10 characters..."
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Susan Granger
4/5
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Goatdog's Movies
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
4/4
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Oscar Guy
Wesley Lovell
10/10
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Wolf Entertainment Guide
William Wolf
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