review by Sam Pro
Magnolia 1999
Watched Mar 31, 2012
Sam’s review:
This film is such a clusterfuck. So many stories, characters, and ideas. I found it quite a hard slog to watch and was really pleased when it was over. But shit, it is brilliant. Fantastic performances, great score, and one hell of a final act. This will need a re-watch, but I won't be watching it again for a long long time.
Yeah I periodically find myself thinking "shit yeah, Magnolia!" and then start making steps towards re-watching, only to lose nerve on the way. I *have* watched it 3 times, but it's mostly the length that gets me.
How the hell the song scene works at all I can't comprehend.
It's hard to find the time to watch a long film like this, especially when you know you have to give it 100% of your attention.