Boogie Nights (1997)

B-

The flashy style cannot hide the slight story.

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01/06/08

3.5/4

...Paul Thomas Anderson cements his reputation as one of the most gifted filmmakers of his generation...

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12/20/07

3/5

Probably the most enjoyable complete overrated swipe ever made.

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07/23/07

9/10

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08/25/06

5/5

Considering the potentially explosive nature of the yarn, set in the porn world, Anderson's strategy is remarkably nonjudgmental and nonsensationalistic, largely due to his love and respect for all the characters and his impressive storytelling skills.

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05/01/06

4/4

Anderson eloquently blends these characters together for a tantalizing seriocomic medley. He keeps his proceedings glossy and tantalizing, while steady and harshly real.

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12/30/05

5/5

This film will hit a huge chord with those who weren't in diapers in the 70's, but people who missed the era should find penty to enjoy as well.

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08/14/05

91/100

I would be lying if I said that Boogie Nights is anything but a perfect movie; at the very least, it is a film that delivers everything I am looking for in a film.

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03/16/04

3.5/4

Anderson creates a strong ensemble piece that explores the reasons and motivations people got into making porn.

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05/30/03

A

Boogie Nights never exactly recovers the tightness of its first hour, but it certainly doesn't descend into permanent disorganization as some critics have charged.

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03/19/03

B

...scrupulous about presenting these guileless, sad creatures to the point that they seem less than interesting.

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11/01/02

3/4

If it weren't for the porn, drugs, and violence, this would be an ideal movie to take the kids to. It's all about belonging, and sticking with your family.

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10/11/02