Pros: A solid cast leads this film which manages to take something overwrought and put a different twist on things. Patrick Fugit leads as the young William Miller, a talented young man who loves music and jumps at the chance to interview and tour with his favorite band, Stillwater, led by charismatic but aloof frontman and occasionally cruel, Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup). Plenty of other interesting characters fill the film from top to bottom, and yes, there are a few twists and turns, but ultimately, everything works out in the end, which is good as everyone deserves a happy ending.
Cons: Consent is important, people. How many times do I have to say it? Sure, William never said no when the girls climbed on top of him but you knew he wanted his first time to be different. And when Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) is drugged out of her mind, he seizes the opportunity and kisses her (fortunately, that was all), but that still wasn't cool as she wasn't in a position to consent.
Recommend: Yes
Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-The stand outs from this impressive would have to be Hudson and Frances McDormand, William's college professor mother who is also incredibly overprotective but is also the only one who has the balls to stand up to Russell. Both were Oscar-nominated for their work here.
-Zooey Deschanel is Anita, William's flight attendant sister.
-Philip Seymour Hoffman is William's mentor, of sorts.
-The film works out too well as Russell admits that he lied and the magazine believes him so William's article can be published in its unaltered, brilliant form. While it was needed, I can't believe that the magazine would decide that now Russell is being honest and go with the story.
-I can't believe that Penny had all those different outfits with her, I mean, where in the world did they all come from?
-The soundtrack is also a sound-out here.
-It is a shame that Kate Hudson hasn't found a role this good since.
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