Movie Review: Almost Famous (2000)

So on Monday, Almost Famous debuted on Netflix instant. I actually first saw this movie not too long ago, and the thing that makes this movie great is the story. It tells the story of this kid who goes on tour with an actual rock band. Now this isn't just a random thing, the kid (15 or so), gets hired to write for Rolling Stone magazine. Unlikely, but a very cool plotline. So, he goes to interview this band, and at first all of the members pretty much reject him and tell him to go elsewhere for an interview. However, as Will explains what he is doing, the band members warm up to him and they become family. They go on tours, and Will even meets this girl named Penny (in the poster above). The movie is all about friendship and it really captures the feeling of being one as a whole, really, really, really, really well. There is one scene where the band starts singing the song Tiny Dancer by Elton John. It's an awesome scene because it shows that they know the same lyrics, to the same song, but they are also singing in unison. It's a great scene. The part about this movie that also is excellent, is the reaction after you watch the movie. After I saw this, I turned on the radio to a classic rock station. It inspires you to get more involved and listen to the music that is promoted in the movie. Overall, Almost Famous is a great movie about growing up, and offers a great feel of the 1970s-80s, while also capturing the meaning of non-biological family. Three stars.