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As soon as the movie began, I was hooked. The gorgeous shots of the buildings of Buenos Aires had my eyes glued to screen. As the story began, I was welcomed into the lives of Martin and Mariana, two people living in isolation from the big crowded world just outside their door. With the comforting mood of the movie, I felt as though I was there with them, living a peaceful and quiet existence, completely cut off from the busy and fast paced world surrounding me. It was nice. I felt relaxed and at ease as I watched the two characters struggle with relationships, phobias, and just life in general. If I were to use one word to describe this movie, it would be beautiful, but not just because of the gorgeous cinematography. I thought the movie was beautiful because it was real. It told a story about two imperfect characters living imperfect lives in their imperfect homes because that's what life is, imperfectly beautiful.

I have loved this movie ever since I first came across it one sunny afternoon while I was channel surfing and procrastinating my homework. I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but I'm sure glad I got into it because by the end of the movie I was killing myself with laughter. This movie isn't like mainstream Hollywood films, and it definitely isn't like any of those independent movies that get your mind spinning with inspiration. It's just a simple story about a high school kid living in Middle America with his older brother, his grandma, and his llama. After watching the movie, I fell instantly in love and it became one of my all time favourites. It's one of those movies you watch at the end of a bad day, or the end of a great one, or while you're cleaning your room or doing the dishes; It's really just one of those movies where when the name pops up on your TV guide, you can't help but smile and press the OK button on your remote. With all that being said, I was quite disappointed to hear that a rather large number of people don't share the same feelings as me. A lot of people find the movie to be pointless and boring; they say that the movie has no direction and that they don't get it. What they don't understand is that there's nothing to get. The movie isn't meant to have a hidden message that answers one of life's greatest dilemmas. It wasn't made to get people thinking, it was made to stop people from thinking. Napoleon Dynamite was made to entertain people, to get them laughing, and every time I watch it it does just that.

No car chases, no explosions, no thought provoking plot lines to make you question your entire existence. This isn't the kind of movie that has you on the edge of your seat, it's the kind that makes you sit back and smile as you appreciate the simple story that takes you back in time to one of the best decades of Rock and Roll.

Almost Famous is a movie that follows the life of a young 15 year old boy, William Miller. We watch as he is introduced to the world of Rock and Roll and we fall in love with him as he falls in love with the music. When William meets music journalist, critic, and author, Lester Bangs, he is sent on a journey way out of his comfort zone. He embarks on a quest to interview the rock band Stillwater with the hopes of getting them on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. He gets the chance of a lifetime where he is able to experience firsthand the lives of rock stars behind the scenes.

I've found that a lot of people find the movie to be rather boring because of its "dull" and "uncomplicated" main character. What I don't think they realize is that the movie is about so much more than just one person. It's about the culture and the music of the time period. It's about the relationship of the band members and their love of music. It's about Penny Lane, the girl with the astonishing goddess like looks that never fail to attract anyone and everyone that dare step into her path. William Miller is merely the eyes through which we are able to gaze into past and the lives of the characters as they thrive in the vibrant environment they call home.

What I love so much about the movie is its simplicity. While the uncomplicated and straightforward story pushes some people away, it draws people like me in. The music is great, the characters are lovable, and the humour is relatable and level headed, but I think the biggest reason why this movie is one of my all-time favourites is the fact that it's so laid back, easy, and just plain fun to watch.