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Oscar Antonio M · 06-20-2003, 08:24 PM

I really wanted to see this movie when it came to theaters, i havent been able to buy the DVD yet due to other purchases ive been making.

But is it a good movie? And which version should i get?

Morticia · 06-20-2003, 08:37 PM

I love this movie! Bought it blind and it's a total all time fave.

Get the Bootleg cut -- the extras are great, and you still get the Theatrical version for completists.

I try to recommend this movie to everybody - it's quite good.

MrTony · 06-20-2003, 08:42 PM

Oscar, I think you're enough of a rock n roll fan that you'll fall in love with this movie. It's one of my all time favorites as well. Go for the bootleg cut.

**SidcupMartin** · 06-20-2003, 08:42 PM

the bootleg cut is one of very few "directors" cuts that actually adds a great deal to an already fantastic film - I just wish they'd been allowed to keep the "Stairway" scene in

mlemmond · 06-20-2003, 08:49 PM

This movie isn't a yes buy! This movie is a hell yes buy and get the Bootleg cut you won't regret it.

***Wirehed*** · 06-20-2003, 08:54 PM

Great movie. I bought it blind and loved it. I think you'll really like it Oscar.

mrcoaster · 06-20-2003, 08:59 PM

I voted "yes" and "Bootleg cut"......

Great film and the extra footage is well worth the extra $$ fo the untitled/bootleg version.

There was a question about this the other day in the DVDtalk forums. The poster really wanted the bootleg version, but wasn't sure. After about a dozen enthusiastic pro bootleg posts and one "nay" the poster ended up buying the barebones version. Go figure!

asphodel5 · 06-20-2003, 09:13 PM

Yes. Bootleg cut. I bought it blind and loved it. It's a great combo of rock and roll, a road movie, a coming of age story and many other pleasant things.

Monster · 06-20-2003, 09:17 PM

wel sounds like i need to pick this dvd up as well... yall sold me on it...i have had this in my hands so many times..

cherno · 06-20-2003, 09:41 PM

This has one of my favorite performances in it. When Kate Hudson hears about the bet and goes from crying to a smile, it just made my heart melt and I said "wow! this girl has some talent" Can't believe she didn't win the oscar!

Great movie and the bootleg cut is the only way to go.

Scourge · 06-20-2003, 10:00 PM

Honestly, if you get the barebones you're probably going to love this movie so much that you'll wish you could see more of it, which you could if you had the 'bootleg'. One of my all-time favorite movies. Get the 'Untitled - Bootleg' edition.

Do yourself a favor though. When you buy it, watch the theatrical release first. You'll appreciate the director's cut WAYYY more! Plus, the director's cut has my favorite director's commentary of any movie ever.

--Scourge .

limacharliewhiskey · 06-20-2003, 10:08 PM

I'm not much of a music fan, much less a rock-and-roll fan, and I rented the 1st release not knowing what to expect. I fell in love with the movie, the characters, and Kate Hudson.

I bought the Untitled Bootleg cut on the 1st day it came out. Easily recommended.

TwistedByDesign · 06-21-2003, 12:51 AM

I completely fell in love with Kate Hudsons character!

definately buy this! The bootleg cut!

PaddyMcAloon · 06-21-2003, 03:02 AM

I can't believe someone voted "no"! This is one of those "can't miss" movies. Buy the bootleg 2 disc version which also has the theatrical cut. Watch the theatrical first and set a nice Sunday evening to watch the bootleg with the super awesome commentary. Easily, one of the very best movies to come out this century, in my opinion.

Darksim · 06-21-2003, 03:27 AM

I actually haven't seen this one either...

Dehrian · 06-21-2003, 06:34 AM

I bought the standard version blind and absolutely loved it. I then bought the bootleg version when it was released and liked it even more. I can't recommend the bootleg cut of Almost Famous highly enough. Great movie and great DVD.

Buffalo Bill · 06-21-2003, 06:49 AM

I bought it as a blind enrollment from Columbia House & it has to be one of my all time favorite blind buys (the bootleg cut).

jjunker · 06-21-2003, 01:44 PM

I always rent before I buy - which is what I did in the case of Almost Famous. Great Movie - one more in a great string of Cameron Crowe films.

I wasn't just blown away with the Bootleg version - but I'm not unhappy that I bought it. As much of a film nut as Cameron is... I'd expect to see more "stuff" on his discs...

Don't take this as a vote against it - I's pick up the Bootleg Version again any day.

btw... does anyone listen to the "Stillwater" CD that came with it?

J.

aedavela · 06-22-2003, 04:52 AM

I'll echo everyone's opinion: get the Bootleg, it's great.

JdW · 06-22-2003, 05:47 AM

It's one of my favortie filsm and it is every actors in it best performance of their career to date, except for Jason Lee of course! But its by far Kate Hudson's best! Its ana amazing blend of Cameron Crowe's experiences, road trip movie, rock n roll movie, comedy, drama, coming of age, its jsut great, every1 should have this.

FurryHumanBeing · 06-22-2003, 05:33 PM

Yeah Buy it and if you've got the dough buy bothe versions

View Poll Results: Almost Famous: Worth a blind purchase and which version?
Yes	25	53.19%
No	3	6.38%
Standard	1	2.13%
Bootleg Director's Cut	42	89.36%
It dosent matter	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

06-20-2003, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	Almost Famous: Worth a blind purchase and which version? I really wanted to see this movie when it came to theaters, i havent been able to buy the DVD yet due to other purchases ive been making. But is it a good movie? And which version should i get? __________________ DVD's

06-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	I love this movie! Bought it blind and it's a total all time fave. Get the Bootleg cut -- the extras are great, and you still get the Theatrical version for completists. I try to recommend this movie to everybody - it's quite good. __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

06-20-2003, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrTony Forum Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA	Oscar, I think you're enough of a rock n roll fan that you'll fall in love with this movie. It's one of my all time favorites as well. Go for the bootleg cut. __________________ Prevent tornadoes before they happen: Make sure that warm, moist air fronts do not converge with cool, dry ones. Movies, Music and a few Games My Top 20 Films

06-20-2003, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	the bootleg cut is one of very few "directors" cuts that actually adds a great deal to an already fantastic film - I just wish they'd been allowed to keep the "Stairway" scene in __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

06-20-2003, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
mlemmond Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	This movie isn't a yes buy! This movie is a hell yes buy and get the Bootleg cut you won't regret it.

06-20-2003, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Great movie. I bought it blind and loved it. I think you'll really like it Oscar. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

06-20-2003, 08:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrcoaster Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC	I voted "yes" and "Bootleg cut"...... Great film and the extra footage is well worth the extra $$ fo the untitled/bootleg version. There was a question about this the other day in the DVDtalk forums. The poster really wanted the bootleg version, but wasn't sure. After about a dozen enthusiastic pro bootleg posts and one "nay" the poster ended up buying the barebones version. Go figure! __________________ My Collection

06-20-2003, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	Yes. Bootleg cut. I bought it blind and loved it. It's a great combo of rock and roll, a road movie, a coming of age story and many other pleasant things. __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

06-20-2003, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Monster I was a Zombie for the WPT Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan	wel sounds like i need to pick this dvd up as well... yall sold me on it...i have had this in my hands so many times.. __________________ www.steelbookhunterz.com

06-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
cherno Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Emporia, Kansas	This has one of my favorite performances in it. When Kate Hudson hears about the bet and goes from crying to a smile, it just made my heart melt and I said "wow! this girl has some talent" Can't believe she didn't win the oscar! Great movie and the bootleg cut is the only way to go. __________________ "Principles only mean something if you stick by them when they are inconvenient" My DVDs My Home Theater Oh no! I broke history - Hiro Nakamura

06-20-2003, 10:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scourge Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, Texas	Honestly, if you get the barebones you're probably going to love this movie so much that you'll wish you could see more of it, which you could if you had the 'bootleg'. One of my all-time favorite movies. Get the 'Untitled - Bootleg' edition. Do yourself a favor though. When you buy it, watch the theatrical release first. You'll appreciate the director's cut WAYYY more! Plus, the director's cut has my favorite director's commentary of any movie ever. --Scourge .

06-20-2003, 10:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	I'm not much of a music fan, much less a rock-and-roll fan, and I rented the 1st release not knowing what to expect. I fell in love with the movie, the characters, and Kate Hudson. I bought the Untitled Bootleg cut on the 1st day it came out. Easily recommended. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

06-21-2003, 12:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
TwistedByDesign Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec	I completely fell in love with Kate Hudsons character! definately buy this! The bootleg cut! __________________ >My DVD Collection/Wishlist >My Top 20 Films

06-21-2003, 03:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
PaddyMcAloon Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana	I can't believe someone voted "no"! This is one of those "can't miss" movies. Buy the bootleg 2 disc version which also has the theatrical cut. Watch the theatrical first and set a nice Sunday evening to watch the bootleg with the super awesome commentary. Easily, one of the very best movies to come out this century, in my opinion. __________________ The most pathetic loser in the universe, that I am HE HATE ME

06-22-2003, 04:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
aedavela Color Me Surprised! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY	I'll echo everyone's opinion: get the Bootleg, it's great. __________________ "Pussy? Well who taught you judo?" My DVD Collection My Top 20 Movies Guzzlefish Last DVD(s) Acquired: Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut; Ronin SE

06-21-2003, 03:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Darksim Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: STL (Represent!)	I actually haven't seen this one either... __________________ Unlike Hitler....Stalin wasn't racist, he killed everyone My Collection:DVDAficionado My Collection:DVDGuzzlefish

06-21-2003, 06:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	I bought the standard version blind and absolutely loved it. I then bought the bootleg version when it was released and liked it even more. I can't recommend the bootleg cut of Almost Famous highly enough. Great movie and great DVD.

06-21-2003, 06:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
Buffalo Bill Hapless Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Walden Puddle.	I bought it as a blind enrollment from Columbia House & it has to be one of my all time favorite blind buys (the bootleg cut). __________________ "Brick Tamland is married with 11 children and is one of the top political advisors to the Bush White House." (now everything makes sense) "The fundamentals of the economy are sound" John McHoover.

06-21-2003, 01:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
jjunker Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Houston	I always rent before I buy - which is what I did in the case of Almost Famous. Great Movie - one more in a great string of Cameron Crowe films. I wasn't just blown away with the Bootleg version - but I'm not unhappy that I bought it. As much of a film nut as Cameron is... I'd expect to see more "stuff" on his discs... Don't take this as a vote against it - I's pick up the Bootleg Version again any day. btw... does anyone listen to the "Stillwater" CD that came with it? J.

06-22-2003, 05:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
JdW Actor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: IL	It's one of my favortie filsm and it is every actors in it best performance of their career to date, except for Jason Lee of course! But its by far Kate Hudson's best! Its ana amazing blend of Cameron Crowe's experiences, road trip movie, rock n roll movie, comedy, drama, coming of age, its jsut great, every1 should have this. __________________ My DVD's @ DVDprofiler * MY DVD's @ DVDaf.com * My CD's * My Brand Spankin' New Top 20 Films LisT * My Top 20 Worst Films List

06-22-2003, 05:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
FurryHumanBeing Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Long Island	Yeah Buy it and if you've got the dough buy bothe versions

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