Occasionally you come across a movie that was critically acclaimed. After watching it, you thoroughly enjoyed it but found out not everyone shared your opinion. I am not sure if that is exactly the case with this weeks pick but it might be similar. The movie in question is Paul Thomas Andersons "Magnolia".
"Magnolia" boasts a cast that may not rival the all star ensemble of "Ocean's 11", but still impressive enough to turn some heads. When you have Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Jason Robards and others, how can you go wrong? As good as this cast may be, oddly enough this wasn't the strength of the film. Carrying this picture was a favorite of mine, the interlacing characters and storylines. Situations where characters from various locations in a given city, may not know each other but somehow are connected. "Magnolia's" web of stories contain everything from a resentful son towards his dieing father, a former game show wiz kid spiraling out of relevance, and a good cop looking for a wife, and many more. It's brilliance is what makes "Magnolia" a great film, in how its many characters come together, but also it's execution. A well made film that has it all.
This isn't a sappy emotional tearjerker, nor is it a dark film. "Magnolia" is a film that was for the most part critically acclaimed, considering it was nominated for three Academy Awards. Without question take the time to watch this movie. Until next time happy viewing.
by
Joe Talmage
webmoviepick@gmail.com
"Magnolia" trailer
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