Almost Famous

I had never seen this movie before but after watching it I found it to be inspiring is some aspects. I found it to be interesting that a kid only 15 years old, William Miller, was courageous enough to lie to Rolling Stone Magazine and go on tour with a band cross country. Along the trip, the kid sees things and views the real world of rock and roll that he didn't know existed. Being a fan of this band, Miller strives to find the best things he can about the band to write about and he befriends the lead guitarist, Russell Hammond who's talent seems to be on a higher level than the band. Again, the kid proves to be quite daring when he writes the things he actually sees. He planned to give a sugar coated review to Rolling Stone to glorify the band, but instead he writes what he truly sees and the issues within the band. I think that the director does a phenomenal job of portraying the feelings brought out in the characters and the realization of the problems the band faces. The actors in the film make you believe that what you're seeing is the real deal. The members of the band seem to truly be at war with Hammond and his self-righteousness all while Miller is the reporter along for the ride who falls in love with one of the groupies. As an aspiring English Writing Major wanting to write for a car magazine, I found the movie to be inspiring myself due to the fact that the kid was willing to risk everything to fulfill his dream.