No, but for me Almost Famous is certainly up there with the best. Whenever I get into that conversation of "favorite movie" I almost always overlook this film, but when I am reminded of it I remember it is one of the best you will find from start to finish.
Generally I don't like movies that are set in real-life; I prefer my movies big, loud, and want them to transport me away to a different time and place. Real life has enough challenges and I don't like to be reminded of them in my viewing time. Almost Famous is one of my exceptions; you get a sense this movie is heavily grounded by its characters and the life of its director/writer, Cameron Crowe. There's no spaceships, time machines, or medieval warfare here, just a fantastic movie about a group of people and the bonds they build.
The characters are all memorable, the story is tight, and for me there is probably not a movie that makes a better use of it's rock soundtrack. Each song ties into the emotions of the moment and the music becomes a character itself. No scene sums it up better than the this one, which reintroduced the world to "Tiny Dancer."
I "had a busy day today" this week and when I stumbled across this video on YouTube this weekend it helped lift a few troubles.
I've not sat through the movie more than a handful of times and it is not one I could easily jump into if I stumble across it while channel surfing on a Sunday, however if you want to get lost in the bygone rock'n'roll era of the '70's and watch a movie that will bring a smile to your face, Almost Famous can fit the bill.
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