Almost Famous (US Version) DVD Region 1

Cameron Crowe's career trajectory reads like a true Hollywood story--he started out as a 15-year-old writing for Rolling Stone magazine and eventually ended up writing, directing, and acting in movies. His poignant writing style reflects the nostalgia and humor of an era, with bits of pop culture and musical history and trivia woven in. This has proven to be a highly successful formula, as in the 1989 emo love story SAY ANYTHING, and the '90s grunge rocker hit SINGLES. Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS is a semiautobiographical account that tells the story of a teen journalist, William Miller (Patrick Fugit), who goes on the road with an up-and-coming rock band called Stillwater. Though Miller's mentor, legendary rock critic Lester Bangs (portrayed with humor and heart by Philip Seymour Hoffman), cautions him not to befriend the musicians, Miller takes it a step further and befriends both the band and the Band-Aids--the girls who hang around with the band because they love the music. Miller is in for a wild ride around the country, to thrilling concerts and debauched backyard parties, living the life many 15-year olds dream about. He discovers that beneath the glittery façade of rock stardom are sometimes bittersweet life lessons and mild doses of heartbreak. More impacting are the friendships he finds with his glamorous travel companions. Newcomer Fugit is the perfect William Miller: baby-faced, slightly gawky, and an awestruck observer. Kate Hudson sparkles as Penny Lane, the leader of the Band-Aids, and Frances McDormand delivers a stellar performance as Elaine, Miller's protective and mildly paranoid mother. In the tradition of SAY ANYTHING and JERRY MAGUIRE, Crowe's coming-of-age tale is intelligent, well-written, and memorable.

"...[Patrick Fugit] is remarkable in his first film role....Ms. Hudson and Mr. Crudup inhabit their roles with such mellow ease that the film opens up around them....In addition to Ms. McDormand and Mr. Hoffman, [Jason Lee and Fairuza Balk] are especially memorable..." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 09/13/2000

"...Kate Hudson gets a chance to shine....[The] strengths here are the characters, performances and the command with which Crowe sets up his story..."--3.5 out of 4 stars - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 09/13/2000

"...Terrifically authentic and heartfelt..." -- Rating: A- - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 09/22/2000

Ranked #4 in Entertainment Weekly's "Owen Gleiberman's BEST MOVIES OF 2000" - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 12/22/2000

"...Always a fluent writer of dialogue, Crowe puts some rip-roaring tirades in [the film]..." - John, Wrathall (Film Critic), Sight and Sound, 01/01/2001

"...Not only a glowing, effectively realized tribute to both the era and the music, but also a beautifully crafted coming-of-age drama..." -- 4 out of 5 stars - James, White (Film Critic), Total Film, 02/01/2001

"...Something to cherish and enjoy, an intimate yet universal film that will delight you and involve your heart..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 09/13/2000

"...Oh, what a lovely film....ALMOST FAMOUS is funny and touching in so many different ways....It's a coming-of-age film, about an idealistic kid who sees the real world, witnesses its cruelties and heartbreaks, and yet finds much room for hope..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 09/15/2000

"An unusually sweet-natured take on the early-1970s rock scene..." - Sight and Sound Critic (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 08/01/2005

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Product Title:	Almost Famous (US Version) Almost Famous (US Version) Almost Famous (US Version) Almost Famous (US Version) Almost Famous (US Version)
Also known as:	Stillwater Stillwater Stillwater Stillwater Stillwater
Artist Name(s):	Billy Crudup (Actor) | Philip Seymour Hoffman (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | Jimmy Fallon (Actor) | Zooey Deschanel (Actor) | Fairuza Balk (Actor) | Noah Taylor (Actor) | Anna Paquin (Actor) | Mark Kozelek (Actor) | Cameron Crowe (Actor) | Iain Glen (Actor) | Ian Bryce (Actor) | Lisa Stewart (Actor) | Joe Hutshing (Actor) | Saar Klein (Actor) | Jane Ruhm (Actor) 比利吉合 (Actor) | 菲臘施摩荷夫曼 (Actor) | 法蘭絲麥杜曼 (Actor) | 占美科倫 (Actor) | Zooey Deschanel (Actor) | Fairuza Balk (Actor) | Noah Taylor (Actor) | Anna Paquin (Actor) | Mark Kozelek (Actor) | Cameron Crowe (Actor) | 伊恩格迪 (Actor) | Ian Bryce (Actor) | Lisa Stewart (Actor) | Joe Hutshing (Actor) | Saar Klein (Actor) | Jane Ruhm (Actor) 比利吉合 (Actor) | 菲腊施摩荷夫曼 (Actor) | 法兰丝麦杜曼 (Actor) | Jimmy Fallon (Actor) | Zooey Deschanel (Actor) | Fairuza Balk (Actor) | Noah Taylor (Actor) | Anna Paquin (Actor) | Mark Kozelek (Actor) | Cameron Crowe (Actor) | 伊恩格迪 (Actor) | Ian Bryce (Actor) | Lisa Stewart (Actor) | Joe Hutshing (Actor) | Saar Klein (Actor) | Jane Ruhm (Actor) ビリー・クラダップ (Actor) | Ｐｈｉｌｉｐ　Ｓｅｙｍｏｕｒ　Ｈｏｆｆｍａｎ (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | Ｊｉｍｍｙ Ｆａｌｌｏｎ (Actor) | Zooey Deschanel (Actor) | Fairuza Balk (Actor) | Noah Taylor (Actor) | Anna Paquin (Actor) | Mark Kozelek (Actor) | Ｃａｍｅｒｏｎ Ｃｒｏｗｅ (Actor) | Iain Glen (Actor) | Ian Bryce (Actor) | Lisa Stewart (Actor) | Joe Hutshing (Actor) | Saar Klein (Actor) | Jane Ruhm (Actor) Billy Crudup (Actor) | Philip Seymour Hoffman (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | Jimmy Fallon (Actor) | Zooey Deschanel (Actor) | Fairuza Balk (Actor) | Noah Taylor (Actor) | Anna Paquin (Actor) | Mark Kozelek (Actor) | Cameron Crowe (Actor) | Iain Glen (Actor) | Ian Bryce (Actor) | Lisa Stewart (Actor) | Joe Hutshing (Actor) | Saar Klein (Actor) | Jane Ruhm (Actor)
Director:	Cameron Crowe | Jane Ruhm Cameron Crowe | Jane Ruhm Cameron Crowe | Jane Ruhm Ｃａｍｅｒｏｎ Ｃｒｏｗｅ | Jane Ruhm Cameron Crowe | Jane Ruhm
Producer:	Iain Glen | Ian Bryce | Jane Ruhm 伊恩格迪 | Ian Bryce | Jane Ruhm 伊恩格迪 | Ian Bryce | Jane Ruhm Iain Glen | Ian Bryce | Jane Ruhm Iain Glen | Ian Bryce | Jane Ruhm
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Release Date:	2001-03-13
UPC Code:	667068781823
Language:	English
Subtitles:	Slovak
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	Letterboxed
Color Information:	Color
Sound Information:	DTSStereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, SurroundSound
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	113 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004355507

Director: Cameron Crowe

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Making Of
Deleted Scenes: 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage
Bonus Footage: PATRICK FUGIT'S AUDITION TAPE
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Additional Text: Cameron Crowe Original Rolling Stone Articles
Biographies: Cast & Crew