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i thought it was really good overall, but I have to go with what a lot of people have expressed (much better than I could have done, I have to say) and agree that the film was a little too self-indulgent and that PTA could've edited a bunch of stuff out without losing much. I liked a lot the first time (I didn't understand what Kevin Smith and others were saying about it...), but when I tried watching it the second time...it just dragged on and I found myself waiting for things to happen.
yes, I caught all of the 8 and 2 references (the ropes on top of the building {in the beginning stories...where the guy hung himself, I think}, the guy at the taping, the billboards, etc.) and yes, some of it was inspired and even bordered on being brilliant, but I think on seeing it again, it gets bogged down in the length/slow pace and doesn't shine as bright...
also, people have been mentioning the similarities between Magnolia and Robert Altman's jawns (Nashville and...um...some other one..which I can't remember right now)...
the use of Aimee Mann's songs as the basis for the story is great idea, since I dig her songwriting...
actually, this isn't a thorough review as much as just commentary...
(also, I've always thought that "Boogie Nights" was overrated...haven't seen "Hard Eight" though...)
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