Milos Forman's The People vs Larry Flint is a good drama which primarily poses the question of the first amendment rights in the US. Larry Flint is arrested because of his "evil" practices and tried at court but Flint believes that its in his right by the amendment to do as he chooses. Of course before all this there is the narration of his colorful life and all the people in it such as his wife Althea. This is a somewhat tragic look at a larger than life personality. All the actors from Edward Norton to Woody Harellson and Courteney Love are very good. But it's a subject that should fascinate you. A good watch.

The People VS Larry Flynt (1996): Dir: Milos Foreman / Cast: Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, James Cromwell, Richard Paul: Rousing film about Larry Flynt and his constant battle with society and what is morally acceptable. He is the creator of Hustler magazine, which rivals Playboy in its pornographic expectations. He argues that the female body should not be disregarded but lands in court on numerous occasions. Eventually he ends up in a wheelchair after an attempt is taken on his life. He lands in court again to answer a lawsuit by a religious leader. Then his wife announces that she has A.I.D.S. Some may see it as a celebration of repulsive behavior yet the film is provocative with director Milos Foreman presents strong arguments. Foreman is at his best with material such as this especially when one looks at Amadeus, arguably his best film. Woody Harrelson delivers a flawless performance displaying Flynt's ego and arrogance. Courtney Love is superb as Flynt's unstable wife whose health suffers. Edward Norton is excellent as Flynt's frustrated lawyer who does much damage control. James Cromwell delivers interesting supporting work as well as Richard Paul who plays off the religious right wing agenda of Jerry Fawell whom Flynt mocks. Portrait of a man with questionable ethics and an argument for free speech. Score: 8 / 10

I have to admit that seeing Woody Harelson in "Cheers" and "White Men Can't Jump", it was very difficult to take him seriously as an actor. However, his nomination for Best Actor in this movie prompted me to give it a try and I have to say : He was absolutely brilliant. The story itself, subplots, flow, and the production were all very well done. Woody's portrayal of the controversial publisher was a method actor's performance which still amazes me to this day. His character perceptions were very deep and convincing. Also of note: Edward Norton and Courtney Love turn in outstanding supporting performances. Definitely worth seeing and probably owning.

Milos Forman's biographic drama, though a little dragging and momentumless towards the middle, is a well-made movie, with incredible acting to steer it through.The movie misses the point, and tries to portray Mr.Larry Flynt as such a likable honest man. Larry Flynt, who had countless number of wives and divorces, whose ex-wives claim he was a beater, whose own daughter accused him of sexual abuse, who disowned his own daughter, whose magazines are a bit too sexist... is idealized a bit too much in the movie. But for what purpose? Why not show him the way he is? The whole point is to concentrate on the importance of the first amendment; no matter what kind of person it is, and what he/she is trying to express, the amendment gives them the freedom to do so. If the story was told from the neutral point of view of the lawyer (played by Edward Norton), with the magazines and the religious institutions on either side, it would have made a more compelling point.The acting is top-notch, and the only thin which holds the movie together. Woody Harrelson is a delight to watch, and Courtney Love is surprisingly good in her acting. Mr. Nortan does a charming supporting role.