This is probably one of the best semi-autobiography film I seen and probably the best work by Cameron Crowe so far. It just absorbed me from the beginning, although it has mostly non well known actors and actresses at the time. Just about all of them stood out, even the ones that didn't have much screen-time. This could have gone in the typical and predictable sex, drugs and rock n' roll direction. Sure it has sex, drugs and rock n' roll. But it goes in more of the insight direction and realistic direction. When it comes to the rock band, money, jealousy, marketing, trying to be cool and image. All of it was just so darn entertaining and intriguing to watch from the perspective of a young naive and innocent boy trying to make it as a journalist. In the story it focuses in on this young journalist boy going on tours with a fictitious rock band called Stillwater. And the journey although it has the typical sex, drugs and rock n' roll elements. It does although focuses in on the inner areas of the rockers the groupies or band aids and the obstacles they go through. Although most of the tour is full of booze, drugs and sex. But it doesn't go in a dark, depressing and hardcore direction. This is more lighthearted, mellow and laid back. All the elements fit together well, the chemistry and the conflicts are well blended together superbly. This film just seemed to have the right flow to it. And I personally kinda got attached to some of the characters during their journey or tour. Overall this is one of the best going with the group, getting attached and coming of age type of film I thoroughly enjoyed. If you know the bands in the 70's and the music in this movie, chances are you will probably enjoy it even more with the references.
9.3/10
9.3/10