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90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 148 Ratings

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  • Starring: Billy Crudup
  • Summary: In the 1970's, a high school boy (Fugit) is given an opportunity to follow and write a story about the hot new rock band Stillwater (with lead guitarist Crudup) as they tour the USA.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Oh, what a lovely film. I was almost hugging myself while I watched it.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    I loved this movie madly, and so will many of you.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    50
    A sweet but curiously unfulfilling story.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 8 out of 69
  1. bone
    10
    I love the story, the acting and the music. These elements create a lot of raw emotion. Great blend of comedy and drama. This is a masterpiece that should stand the test of time.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. MartinM.
    5
    Snore... this movie is really overrated. It's always interesting to see all the professional critics jump on the bandwagon & make so much noise about a movie that is at best average. This sort of reminds of the thing they all did with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Drag-queen".… Expand
    • 1 of 3 users said yes
  3. KingI.
    3
    I don't care what anyone says about this critics' darling. This movie sucks big time. It's boring, I hate Kate Hudson, every character is either whiny or a wanker, and it just generally irritates me.… Expand
    • 0 of 4 users said yes

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