Magnolia

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Mike D Awful. 3 hours of our lives we’ll never get back. Still 25 years later I miss those 3 hours and the so many other things we could have done. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review Muvi B An extraordinary film about normal lives Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Angel C Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia is a sprawling emotional epic—bold in scope, unapologetically sincere, and uniquely cinematic. It’s a film that swings for the fences and hits with raw, heartbreaking intensity. Unfolding over one long, stormy day in the San Fernando Valley, Magnolia weaves together the lives of disparate characters, each haunted by regret, longing, and the hope for redemption. The ensemble cast is nothing short of astonishing. Tom Cruise gives a career-defining performance as Frank T.J. Mackey, a toxic self-help guru masking immense pain. Julianne Moore is riveting as a woman unraveling under guilt. Philip Seymour Hoffman brings quiet grace to the role of a compassionate nurse. John C. Reilly’s turn as a lonely, awkward cop adds levity and warmth, while Melora Walters and William H. Macy deliver soul-baring vulnerability. Every actor, no matter how large or small the role, is dialed into Anderson’s rhythm with aching sincerity. What makes Magnolia so special is its emotional ambition. It isn’t afraid to be melodramatic, surreal, or symbolically grand. The infamous rain of frogs, the characters singing along to Aimee Mann’s “Wise Up”—these moments, audacious as they may be, are fully earned by the emotional groundwork laid before them. Anderson pushes the boundaries of storytelling and tone, but always with a deep compassion for his characters. The technical execution is flawless. Robert Elswit’s sweeping cinematography, Jon Brion’s stirring score, and Anderson’s elegant, roving camera build a mood that’s both electric and intimate. Every edit, every transition feels intentional and alive. Magnolia is not a film that hands you easy answers. It asks you to sit with pain, with coincidence, with the messy intersections of past and present. But at its core, it’s a movie about forgiveness—about the possibility of breaking cycles and finding grace, even when it seems far too late. Ambitious, emotionally unguarded, and bursting with life, Magnolia is a rare cinematic symphony—flawed, beautiful, and unforgettable. A true masterpiece of modern American cinema. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review MikesReviewsArt n Finally got around to seeing this on T.V. The acting is great all around raw moments unsettling, sorrowful. Messages how we should treat our children how f*cked up people are to them parents are. Peoples piss poor decision-making regret, loss & grief. It’s also about cheating & having loyalty to your spouse. It’s a messed up movie. It’s good, but yeah, messed up. Not really re-watchable. Amongst all the F up things in it at least there is one positive thing towards the end with John c Riley plays a cop ends up with the blonde. What’s up with the frogs? It was so weird the frogs raining. I guess it’s a random act that brings them all together. Overall, yeah, it’s a messed up movie and it’s good and I see why all the movie buffs are talking about this one. Recommended it collection worthy! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Audience Member The film is just wonderful , Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Fer S I think it is a great movie, but the last hour or so was not as interesting. Some great acting. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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