I enjoyed this film immensely. The cast are great and obviously having a wonderful time with a cracking and witty script. Worth it alone for Imelda Staunton's bonkers mother, even the cameos are spot on- from a drugged up Paul Dano to the transvestite Liev Scrieber(director of the equally wonderful 'Everything is Illuminated').It reminded me of the TV version of 'MASH'-funny and human with an unforgettable range of characters.
Encapsulates the era perfectly, and if you are in the mood, take a 'trip' back to the 60's!
Beautifully orchestrated, engaging, warm-hearted and amusing film about the 1969 music festival. The plot, based on real people, follows local farmer’s boy Elliot as he becomes increasingly drawn into the hippie ethos of love and peace. Instead of featuring any musical acts, director Ang Lee focusses on the experience of being there and sublimely manages to capture the feel-good spirit of the times.
Considering the high quality cast this is a really disappointing film. The plotline is fairly good idea though the story often plods along and it feels every second of its 2 hour running time. It's one of those films which is hard to categorise, not quite a comedy, not quite a drama, not much of a story and instantly forgettable.