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Director's cut of Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed ensemble drama starring, among many others, Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Cruise. The lives of various inhabitants of Los Angeles and San Fernando valley intersect when dying television producer Earl Partridge (Jason Robards) seeks a reconciliation with his womanising son, Frank T.J. Mackey (Cruise). Meanwhile, game show host Jimmy Gator (Philip Baker Hall) - also dying of cancer - tries to reconcile with his coke addict daughter Claudia, who embarks on a relationship with cop Jim Kurring (John C. Reilly). Jimmy's last television appearance goes awry when child genius contestant Stanley Spector (Jeremy Blackman) - who is bullied by his father, Rick (Michael Bowen) - refuses to participate, while Donnie Smith (William H. Smith), a former contestant on the show in the 1960s, declares his love to barman Brad (Craig Kvinsland).
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By jon
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My favourite film of all time just released on Blue-ray. The film is mesmerising due to the meandering story-line which finally connects the characters in a crescendo of drama and some awesome performances from its fine actors. A fine transfer to BR with good picture quality and sound. The only downside is a lack of much in the way of background documentaries, but that hardly matters with a film of this stunning quality.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By K. Shafiq
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One of my all time favourire films, and I upgraded from DVD to Blu Ray.
Firstly, I'm not sure why amazon are calling it the directors cut - the box does not say this. However, PTA had final cut when the movie was released in the cinemas, so for example, the under-derveloped plot thread with the worm was cut by the director, and not the studio.
Secondly, this move looks and sounds great on blu ray, for those of you who love the film, I can assure you that the upgrade is well worth it.
Firstly, I'm not sure why amazon are calling it the directors cut - the box does not say this. However, PTA had final cut when the movie was released in the cinemas, so for example, the under-derveloped plot thread with the worm was cut by the director, and not the studio.
Secondly, this move looks and sounds great on blu ray, for those of you who love the film, I can assure you that the upgrade is well worth it.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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PTA's bizarre and maddeningly brilliant and apocalyptic 'Magnolia' is a definite must for anyone even remotely interested in the wonders that cinema has to offer.
The blu-ray transfer is good enough, but also the packaging of the blu-ray version is far superior to the tacky and overcrowded DVD pack.
The blu-ray transfer is good enough, but also the packaging of the blu-ray version is far superior to the tacky and overcrowded DVD pack.
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Best Movie Ever?
What can I say? This film changed my world. A magnificent cast, great acting, fantastic direction. It kept me captivated and I did not want it to end. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pine Rocks
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The Best Movie EVER
not much to add to (most) others... simply THE MOST INCREDIBLE PIECE OF CINEMA: EVER! Blown away each and every time viewed - immersed, submerged, drowning in the awesomeness for... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Gordon
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Ponderous but compelling insight into the American psyche
A difficult film to review objectively, Magnolia swings wildly from stunning if slightly surreal action (gotta love that intro! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Cartimand
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Magnolia
Opening sequence is one of the best you will ever see the film itself draws you in your about to rate it up there with Crash until the end when your left saying i cant believe that... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anthony Quinlan
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Another special film from Paul Thomas Anderson
Even braver and deeper emotionally than Paul Thomas Anderson's
wonderful 'Boogie Nights', and in some ways a more mature, if less
blazingly dynamic work. Read more
wonderful 'Boogie Nights', and in some ways a more mature, if less
blazingly dynamic work. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2010 by K. Gordon
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Good Drama
Less flash but more story is how I would say this film is with just the right amount of things to keep it interesting. If you are an action person forget this film. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Shamus Coghlan
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genius filmmaking on every level
excellent- i first saw this upon it's theatrical release over ten years ago-and was mesmerised/ hugely affected by it. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by C. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Everything I had been told about this film is true. Incredible performances, gripping plots, captivating til the end. 3 hours of genius.
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by L. J. Rogers
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