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(1 - 41) of 41 OFCS Rating: 95% Fresh Page   1   "In another compelling performance, Billy Crudup projects the charisma of a rock star -- combining egotism with flashes of humanity."   ReelTalk Movie Reviews   Betty Jo Tucker "Subplot, and its major players, have charm in spades."   Film Freak Central   Bill Chambers 10/10 "one of the best movies of the year"   NutzWorld   Blake French 81/100 "Beautiful, though flawed, love letter to early 70's rock and roll highlighted by Crowe's clever quip-driven dialogue."   Apollo Guide   Dan Jardine 4/4 "..so well made, so enticing and so intelligent, that there comes a moment at the end when you want to break the silence with thunderous applause."   Cinemaphile.org   David Keyes 3.5/4 "Everything you'd expect from a Cameron Crowe movie, and more."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   David N. Butterworth A- "Cameron Crowe has found a niche in making teen films that are much better than the usual teen films."   Ozus' World Movie Reviews   Dennis Schwartz 3.5/4 "Perfectly cast from top to bottom, with many fine performances shining through."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Dustin Putman 2/4 "A nostalgia factory of popular music that is less a movie than it is a vehicle for baby boomer reminiscence."   Slant Magazine   Ed Gonzalez A- "Obviously crafted with a great deal of love, from the hand-written opening credits to the last musical note."   EricDSnider.com   Eric D. Snider A- "It left me in a great mood. I wanted to hug someone."   Film Blather   Eugene Novikov B- "After all is said and done Crowe's fictionalized recollection of his early days retains enough warmth, humor and insight to rate a qualified recommendation."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 4/5 "An endearing coming-of-age drama that conveys the important role rock music plays for youth, helping them through one of the most confusing stages of life."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 3.5/4 "It offers the kind of top-notch entertainment that has been sadly lacking in multiplexes this year."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 3.5/4 "More than anything else, Almost Famous is about people who are constantly trying to fill the need to belong."   Q Network Film Desk   James Kendrick "An engaging and well-made character ensemble about finding one's place in the world."   Screen It!   Jim Judy 8/10 "It will definitely bring back a flood of memories to anyone who actually lived through those times, and certainly connect to anyone else who has ever been a major fan of any rock band or ever wanted to be a musician (rock star) themselves."   JoBlo's Movie Emporium   JoBlo 3.5/4 "Most of the film is a testament to Mr. Crowe's impressive grasp of the music industry, its relationships, and its particular definition of cool and uncool."   Big Picture Big Sound   Joe Lozito 10/10 "Anyone who was old enough and conscious to appreciate the early 1970s will totally fall in love with Crowe's glorious Valentine to rock and roll."   Light Views   John Larsen 8/10 "The unknown Fugit is perfectly cast as the ingenuous teen, and Crudup's rock swagger is mesmerizing."   Planet Sick-Boy   Jon Popick 3.5/4 "El amor y el dolor que acompaņa a sus personajes hace de la cinta una de las mejores del aņo y una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable"   Moviola   Jorge Avila Andrade 5/5 "Almost Famous is a good film, but it was almost too long."   3BlackChicks Review   Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel 4 "If you haven't seen it and you have the slightest interest in writing, 1970's rock music, or touching fame, go see it."   Cinerina   Karina Montgomery 4/4 "Insightful, often hilarious, beautifully crafted, touching and wonderfully acted..."   Montreal Film Journal   Kevin N. Laforest 9/10 "A well acted ensemble piece without a single lackluster note."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford 9/10 "So complete and perfect and full of life that it swept me up into its world and held me there, and I never wanted it to let me go."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 3.5/4 "May be almost great, but that's more than enough."   Mr. Brown's Movies   Michael Dequina 5/5 "The best film of the year."   Goatdog's Movies   Michael W. Phillips, Jr. 4.5/5 "The period is intricately recreated without a single cliche, while the performances are all honest and open."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline 3/5 "Crowe softens just about everything, as if he didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone he knew back then."   eFilmCritic.com   Rob Gonsalves A "Cameron Crowe has made a heartfelt piece of work that stands among his best: a love song to anyone who ever wanted to be cool...and never quite found their way."   Flipside Movie Emporium   Rob Vaux 10/10 "It will definitely make my top 10 list for this year."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten "There is an honesty and reality to the film that make it a worthwhile flick to catch."   Reeling Reviews   Robin Clifford "...an honest and touching look at many big themes such as family, friendship and fandom."   Movie Views   Ryan Cracknell 5/5 "Almost nothing! One of the year's best."   eFilmCritic.com   Scott Weinberg "Penny Lane [is] played by Hudson with an intuitive lucidity that recalls the best work of her mother, Goldie Hawn."   Salon.com   Stephanie Zacharek 10/10 "I haven't had such a good time at the movies in ages."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Susan Granger 4/5 Read review   ToxicUniverse.com   Jeremiah Kipp 4/5 Read review   ToxicUniverse.com   John A. Nesbit 10/10 Read review   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf Read review   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Jonathan F. Richards  (1 - 41) of 41 OFCS Rating: 95% Fresh Page   1