"Boogie Nights" (1997) written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a technical statement by an awe-inspiring director in the making.
Highly recommended as a great film by an aspiring world class director.
- PTA's direction is focused, deliberate, and in line with the great pacing of his own screenplay.
- Actors are all great, in particular Julian Moore, and as usual, Philip Seymour-Hoffman steals the show with his remarkable talent in a supporting role. Truly one of the greatest actors of his generation. Mark Wahlberg surprises as worthingly competent.
- Cinematography in particular is astounding and immersive; hereunder the one-takes are incredibly awesome.
- Editing is excellent - serves the right purpose - lots of dynamics between fast cuts establishing implied references and purposeful long-takes immersing the viewer in the film.
- Score is great, lots of disco and funk - awesome as well.
Highly recommended as a great film by an aspiring world class director.