Leonardo DiCaprio was originally offered the role of Dirk Diggler. He liked the screenplay but turned it down because he had already signed on to do Titanic. However, it was DiCaprio who suggested Mark Wahlberg for the role.
Good decision by DiCaprio
Gwyneth Paltrow was originally offered the role of Rollergirl but turned it down.
Bad decision by Gwyneth Paltrow
This is the first work of PT Anderson I've seen and i really liked it. Great acting and directing. Considering the use of the camera, is similar to Goofellas.
Fantastic soundtrack, compelling storyline complete with fantastically rendered character arcs, and beautiful sweeping cinematography. A little long, but gets better with repeat viewings.
Fairly long biopic of a fictitious porn star (based on actual porn stars), it has some great moments that will stay with you forever, and an all-star cast, but is still too slow for casual watching.
I didn't really engage with the film for the first 100 minutes or so, but the last 45 were excellent. The use of long takes such as the one following William H. Macy's character through the party were particular effective, and gave the film an authentic and intimate feel.
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Cadeicus
William H. MacyGood effort William H. Macy.
HyliaFischer
I wish I had that penis...Joker of Gotham
Great castLeonardo DiCaprio was originally offered the role of Dirk Diggler. He liked the screenplay but turned it down because he had already signed on to do Titanic. However, it was DiCaprio who suggested Mark Wahlberg for the role.
Good decision by DiCaprio
Gwyneth Paltrow was originally offered the role of Rollergirl but turned it down.
Bad decision by Gwyneth Paltrow
4.25/5
armyofshadows
Such a great movie, in every wayseithscott
A beautiful and harrowing tale of the price of fame and the people that are truly free in this morally hypocritical society.diegoivan
This is the first work of PT Anderson I've seen and i really liked it. Great acting and directing. Considering the use of the camera, is similar to Goofellas.jamesmarcus
Fantastic soundtrack, compelling storyline complete with fantastically rendered character arcs, and beautiful sweeping cinematography. A little long, but gets better with repeat viewings.Dieguito
AWESOME is the better definition! 70's, cars, drugs, hookers, party and sex, lots of sex!Adamov10
masterpiece 9/10callummccahon
brilliantWise Jake
What a great movie! PT Anderson is a fucking genius!mikaelrev
Loved the scene with Alfred Molina. Hilarious.Siskoid
Fairly long biopic of a fictitious porn star (based on actual porn stars), it has some great moments that will stay with you forever, and an all-star cast, but is still too slow for casual watching.pqris
Really not the type of genre/plot I'd watch, but man am I glad I did!! Excellent stuffdchauvin
I didn't really engage with the film for the first 100 minutes or so, but the last 45 were excellent. The use of long takes such as the one following William H. Macy's character through the party were particular effective, and gave the film an authentic and intimate feel.Showing items 1 – 15 of 24