I am a star. I'm a star, I'm a star, I'm a star. I am a big, bright, shining star. That's right.
From the very first scene this movie grabs hold of you and refuses to let go. One of the best opening scenes of all time, it is an uncut 3-minute take that begins outside of a nightclub, goes inside, and circles around a few times all the while introducing the viewers to most of the main characters while The Emotions' "Best of My Love" plays in the background. The music, combined with some very memorable scenes is the reason why this is my favorite movie to have on in the background during a party. Most of my party days are over, but the conversations, dancing, and merrymaking that this movie can accompany are neverending. Watched in a more attentive setting, the viewer is treated to an epic tale of rise and fall that would make the ancient Greeks proud. There are so many juicy subplots and flawless performances, one has to think that if this movie had been about anything but porn, it would have been the one with thirteen Oscar nominations instead of that yawner about the ship sinking.
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