Description High school student William is invited to interview an up-and-coming rock band by Rolling Stone magazine. Whilst on the assignment he is drawn into the band's world and there he learns a valuable lesson about life.
| Credits | | Producer: | Cameron Crowe, Ian Bryce, Lisa Stewart, Scott Martin |
Editorial Reviews "...[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..." New York Times - pp.E1-5 - A. O. Scott (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 USA Today - p.4D - Mike Clark (09/13/2000)
"...Terrifically authentic and heartfelt..." -- Rating: A- Entertainment Weekly - p.52 - Owen Gleiberman (09/22/2000)
Ranked #4 in Entertainment Weekly's "Owen Gleiberman's BEST MOVIES OF 2000" Entertainment Weekly - pp.106-7 - Owen Gleiberman (12/22/2000)
"...Always a fluent writer of dialogue, Crowe puts some rip-roaring tirades in [the film]..." Sight and Sound - p.38-40 - John Wrathall (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 Total Film - p.84 - James White (02/01/2001)
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