Amazon Prime has recently enriched its collection with the addition of Almost Famous, an Oscar-winning comedy featuring Kate Hudson, which has been celebrated as 'nearly flawless.'
The film hit the big screens back in 2000 and swiftly won praise for its stellar ensemble cast, including Patrick Fugit, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Zooey Deschanel, and notably Hudson, who was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance.
Now streaming on Prime Video without additional charge, this dramedy is a treat for music enthusiasts.
Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, it follows the journey of teenager and budding journalist William Miller (played by Fugit), who lands a chance to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater for Rolling Stone Magazine.
His life takes a turn as he embarks on a tour with the band, diving into the rock and roll scene. Hudson shines as Penny Lane, a self-styled 'band aide', who grows close to William.
Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed the film, drew inspiration from his own teenage years working for the renowned music magazine.
At its release, the semi-autobiographical movie was lauded for its soundtrack, clinching a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for A Motion Picture, Television or other Visual Media.
The film's music selection also resonated with audiences, with one IMDB user claiming it boasts "one of the best soundtrack syncs in movie history," reports Surrey Live.
They wrote: "The casting of Almost Famous is perfection. The music is sublime; Would one expect anything less with Nancy Wilson at the helm of the soundtrack?
"The cost of syncing some of the most iconic classic rock songs must have cost investors a pretty penny - it was money well-spent, as the film thrives on one of the best soundtrack syncs in movie history."
The film did not just succeed due to its music but has also garnered significant acclaim.
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous claimed four Academy Award nominations across categories such as Best Film Editing and writing, with nods for actors Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand, and Crowe clinching the Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.
In addition, audience feedback echoed the critical recognition.
An IMDB user expressed their love for the film, saying: "I never used to have a favourite movie because there was just too many of them to decide from... Until I saw this amazing piece of film. Cameron Crowe, God Bless You! I can now say proudly that Almost Famous is my ABSOLUTE favourite movie EVER!!"
They also raved about every aspect of the film, writing: "The cast is superb, the directing is superb, the acting is superb, the imagery is superb, the music is superb, and everything else about this movie is just superb... hell it's PERFECT."
Another admirer praised Crowe's work: "I like writing about good films and this film blows greatness out of the water. I've asked myself before and I'll ask it again, 'How did Cameron Crowe do it?' Some acts of genius cannot be compared to anything, and this work of art is one of them."
Almost Famous is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
