Cameron Crowe delivers another lackluster film with Almost Famous. This one, like his previous work, fails to delve into the emotions of any of it's characters beyond surface level. Who are the characters in Almost Famous? I have no idea. The film is what they call a feel good movie.

Hey, I enjoyed the movie but couldn't help feeling disappointed and cheated out of what could have been a moving experience. Unfortunately, Crowe cannot have anything bad happen in his films without resolving it cheerfully two minutes later. Forget reality (this was his story, right?) as long as the audience leaves smiling. Isn't that what T.V. is for?

Crowe is a smart, funny man, but if he'd only dare to push his work a little farther, I'd final feel justified in doling out my $9.50. Unless you're a die hard Crowe fan, skip this teeny-bopper flick.