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02/09/06
American Movie (1999)
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Reviews Counted: 44 Fresh: 41 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 8.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Synopsis: Smith's film is a poignant commentary on what it takes to make an independent film. It also happens to be a genuinely hysterical, crowd-pleasing romp. Trying to get his masterpiece, NORTHWESTERN, off the ground, but failing miserably due to lack of funding and support, struggling... [More]
Genre: Comedies
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12/02/02
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12/10/01
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Despite some lulls in pacing, American Movie ends up an inspiring and very entertaining look at a true dreamer.
12/04/06
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07/21/05
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A warm and funny tribute to the passion for film as well as the drive and determination of dreamers in general.
12/20/04
An inspiration for every dreamer with too many excuses. If this chowderhead can make his movie, you can realize your ambition, too.
07/14/04
Despite Borchardt's scary self-conviction, I'm not sure we're so easily convinced he deserves to make movies--or be the star of this one.
06/09/04
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02/21/04
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Smith takes care not to make fun of his subject, even though the temptation must have been there.
08/04/03
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