'Almost Famous' is an almost-perfect film, with its suitable cast and pumping soundtrack. Director Cameron Crowe loosely based this film on his own experience as a journalist for Rolling Stone at the young age of sixteen and results in a film that is essentially a tribute to the rock-and-roll era of the 1970's. Full of tracks from musical icons in the 70's, such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Elton Job, and a great costume design, this film succeeds in its portrayal of the 70's, and will appeal to not only those who lived in that era, but also those who came into this world long after it. However, it's through the acting that this movie really shines. Every cast member does a great job in their roles, with the clear standouts being Kate Hudson and Billy Crudup, but it's definitely Frances McDormand who steals every scene she is in and is the best part of this film. Crowe's screenplay is another highlight of the film and is well deserving of its Academy Award win in 2001. The only flaw in this film is that at times, it can be quite unrealistic with its lack of emotional complexity in some characters - particularly the protagonist. Thankfully, this is not to the film's demise as it's nothing more than a feel-good movie with great music and an engaging story.

So this movie has sort of a cool story but I think it is missing something like there are lot of characters that for me shouldn't be there or their presence doesn't really affects the movie. Like the mom.. I mean, yea, she sorta gives the movie "something" but I mean her role could've been played by someone else that wasn't that... freak. I didn't see her character very useful and I can't find the relationship about that the sister and the mother stopped talking to each other and the boys life. I mean the movie is all about this boy and the other people are just part of it in many ways but not all of them as important as I'd like them to be. It has a weird sense of humour and some kind of "really? bro?" scenes that makes the movie a bit hard to process. Like everything is so easy and hard at the same time and it's a bit hard to go with it.

Now, it took me quite sometime to get together my all time top ten favorite movies list, but the outcome was a joint-favorite, so, therefore, two movies both reached the number one spot - and rightfully so. And this right here, is one of them for sure! Almost Famous! What a film this is. It's so enjoyable, lovable, quotable, hell it can even be somewhat relatable.The film is very, very well made, and has so many awesome, likable characters, it's almost unreal. The acting is a high point of this movie as well, because everyone plays their role perfectly. I love the chemistry between the actors too. I find Patrick Fugit's performance to be really good - particularly mentioning that because he's the main star, well, alongside Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson. But all three give wonderful performances. There were so many great performances overall.The dialogue in exchange between the actors in this film is terrific. One very noticeable thing which stands out is the fact that it's set in the year 1973. I think they made it work really, really well and it makes the film awesome. I believe it's made to feel just like a seventies movie even if the film was made in 2000.With heartfelt moments, so many great quotes, fantastic chemistry, and basically the perfect cast, Almost Famous is one of those unique movies, in which I can watch at any time and enjoy it. I never get bored of this film in particular.10/10

You rarely see a movie like Almost Famous nowadays, it's a unique piece of art, it let's you open your eyes on the reality of the rock and roll environment in the 70's. the story of William, the little unknown 15 years old boy who gets involved in a world he's always dreamed and gets to know many of his idols... that's an outstanding and inspiring story that's going to get you in this world and understand all the pros and the cons of being a rock star, how a rock star life is and the problem with alcohol and drugs that many of them are involved in. the special aspect of this movie is the main characters differences, William gets in touch with many people who live a strange and caotic life, and tries his best to get his work done, to interview the artists and to learn that the famous life isn't always how we think it is.