Boogie Nights

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Boogie Nights

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Released Oct 10, 1997,

2h 32m,

Drama

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94%

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In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk fulfills all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.

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Critics Consensus

Grounded in strong characters, bold themes, and subtle storytelling, Boogie Nights is a groundbreaking film both for director P.T. Anderson and star Mark Wahlberg.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

A beautifully made survey of '70s excess, filtered through the trashy world of the burgeoning porno film industry in southern California.

Rated: 3.5/4 •

Mar 28, 2019

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Mike Clark

USA Today

The pop 1970s were typified in part by cheesy fashions, ephemeral music and a regular diet of daring, cutting-edge movies that arguably made that decade Hollywood's richest. Blistering Boogie Nights recaptures the spirit of that time on all three counts.

Rated: 4/4 •

Jan 10, 2018

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Jason Bailey

Vice

The Tarantino comparison is ultimately less about technique than a shared joyful electricity of the filmmaking, the sense of an artist clearly high on the sheer act of making a movie.

Oct 30, 2017

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

Pornography, drugs and disco are the driving forces of this potent parable of the partying 1970s from director Paul Thomas Anderson.

Rated: 5/5 •

Jun 7, 2024

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

It's so complex in its apparent simplicity... the film presents the opportunity to be examined from different levels from many sides. If you haven't seen it yet, I'm jealous. [Full review in Spanish]

Apr 6, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A boldly original and superbly entertaining portrait of the porn industry.

Rated: A+ •

Jan 10, 2023

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trevor a

35mm at the Paris theater! Spectacular showing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Leprechaun K

This was my favorite PTA film until There Will Be Blood came along. Terrific cast and performances throughout. So original and daring. Pure entertainment.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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Jason W

I remember being slightly depressed after seeing this in the theater when it came out, because it's ultimately a sad story. But it's so original and well made, with great performances, great music, great camerawork and a few mind-blowing scenes. Truly one of those powerhouse films that you can watch over and over and over

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Isa B

This film is amazing! The opening shot is a near 3 minute tracking shot that would rival any in the career of the great Martin Scorsese. When I think of great, long shots in well-known motion pictures, I think Orson Welles in Touch of Evil or Robert Altman in The Player or any number of shots taken by Martin Scorsese. Goodfellas and Killers of the Flower Moon come to mind, but this opening shot, stands with any of them. What a way to begin a film. Paul Thomas Anderson had a vision and seemingly exacted that vision with Boogie Nights. Mark Wahlberg was outstanding, as was the entire cast. Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Baker Hall & Luis Guzm谩n were all truly incredible. I could spend an hour discussing how great each individual performance was in this picture. The camera work is remarkable. I love the underwater shots at the pool party. The long shots always give a film that special, cinematic feel. This film is an absolute masterpiece. A perfect motion picture by Paul Thomas Anderson. I highly recommend. 100/100

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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Jesse A

One of the greatest movies ever made. The cast, the cinematography, the writing, everything in this film is a A+. This movie is a drama by nature, but finds a way to be so funny, and also has some of the most suspenseful scenes that any thriller movie would be jealous of. Mark Wahlberg gives a career performance as Eddy Adams from Torrance, CA, who because of his...size, becomes an overnight sensation in the 1970s adult film industry becoming known as Dirk Diggler. We see Dirk become apart of a family of adult film makers and enjoy the success of fame. But in a true Icarus story, Dirk flies too close to the sun, and falls terribly. We see the supporting characters all battle society's stereotypes of sex workers and how they are treated. Don Cheatle gives a career best performance in this movie as well, showing the rise and fall of his own character. The cast is rounded out by stellar performances by Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, Heather Graham, Philip Seymour-Hoffman and John C. Reilly. This film is a classic and should be viewed as such.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Paul Thomas Anderson

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Mark Wahlberg

Eddie Adams

Burt Reynolds

Jack Horner

Julianne Moore

Amber Waves

John C. Reilly

Reed Rothchild

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Synopsis

In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk fulfills all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer: Lloyd Levin, John S. Lyons, JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson
Screenwriter: Paul Thomas Anderson
Distributor: Criterion Collection, New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating: R (Explicit Dialogue|Drug Use|Violence|Language|Nudity|Strong Sex Scenes)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.4M
Runtime: 2h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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