The Bit in the film magnolia after the opening monologue, introducing all the characters. All rights to their respective owners. Music: One by Aimee Mann
John C Reilly's character in this movie is my favorite character portrayed on film ever. He's naive, childlike, and painfully mundane, but he's probably the best representation I've ever seen in a movie of a normal, honest, every-man with a giant heart.
It's amazing on how he made This and Boogie Nights in his 20s. It also shocks me how he has such a great grasp ob life at his young age when he made this.
I love how all the introductory shots are quick and chaotic forward-dolly or handheld shots...until we get to Officer Jim. His framing is instead still and simplistic. He is the only character whose life is relatively under control (despite maybe some loneliness). He has a handle on his job and routine, which is displayed here to be of a life so different and contrasting of all the other characters (especially his future girlfriend Claudia, who's introductory shots are ALL chaotic and dizzying).
This movie resonates with me on a weird level. It represents how i feel all the time but it reminds me that the way i feel is also beautiful and worth experiencing. Life may be painful but its also wonderful even when its hard to recognize so.
The use of this song at the beginning is fucking fantastic. It lasts for the whole seven minutes and the voice constantly mixes with the dialogue. It's abundant, loud, messy but never messy; all the characters are connected instantly by this single song.
Honestly, he's damn brilliant. Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, and Boogie Nights alone are some of the best films I've seen and he deserves all the recognition in the world for them. Can't wait for The Master!
I watch this movie probably once a year. Every time I notice new things and bits of conversations I never did before. Amazing movie from a very clever director
John C Reilly's character in this movie is my favorite character portrayed on film ever. He's naive, childlike, and painfully mundane, but he's probably the best representation I've ever seen in a movie of a normal, honest, every-man with a giant heart.
Watching this movie is a religious experience for cinephiles.
The woman JC Reilly wants in his personal ad is the polar opposite of Claudia.
"We tune in to see the human interaction with Jimmy and some very special kids..." That foreshadowing though, holy shit.
It's amazing on how he made This and Boogie Nights in his 20s. It also shocks me how he has such a great grasp ob life at his young age when he made this.
I love how all the introductory shots are quick and chaotic forward-dolly or handheld shots...until we get to Officer Jim. His framing is instead still and simplistic. He is the only character whose life is relatively under control (despite maybe some loneliness). He has a handle on his job and routine, which is displayed here to be of a life so different and contrasting of all the other characters (especially his future girlfriend Claudia, who's introductory shots are ALL chaotic and dizzying).
Magnolia will forever be Paul Thomas Anderson’s Masterpiece
every single minuites out of 188 of this film is just terrific. it is clearly the best of PTA.
This movie resonates with me on a weird level. It represents how i feel all the time but it reminds me that the way i feel is also beautiful and worth experiencing. Life may be painful but its also wonderful even when its hard to recognize so.
This movie wouldn’t be the same without Aimee Mann’s songs....
The use of this song at the beginning is fucking fantastic. It lasts for the whole seven minutes and the voice constantly mixes with the dialogue. It's abundant, loud, messy but never messy; all the characters are connected instantly by this single song.
Such a brilliantly edited opening sequence. It sets the tone immaculately for the film.
Honestly, he's damn brilliant. Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, and Boogie Nights alone are some of the best films I've seen and he deserves all the recognition in the world for them. Can't wait for The Master!
Greatest film of all time.
the pace of the opening is just brilliant.
The directing in this movie is so ridiculously good
I watch this movie probably once a year. Every time I notice new things and bits of conversations I never did before. Amazing movie from a very clever director
i love the oldschool science diagrams of the cancer, really clever and unique editing
It’s 2021, and this is still one of the greatest movies of all time imo
It's so strange how PTA can take a joke and stretch it out until becomes tragic and the emotional drive of the film.