Magnolia

This is one of the best films I’ve ever seen in my life. So much is happening and yet it all comes together and doesn’t get confusing, at least to me. Every performance is spot on in this film and that helps it come together. I love how it shows how so many different things and people can be connected in different ways. Everyone is searching for something: kindness, connection, love, protection. It’s kind of a metaphor for life but told through the lives of a small group of people in California. The direction and cinematography in this film is second to none and perfect for every scene, shifting from static shots to handheld and Dutch angles. I thought Boogie Nights was a great movie, but this is a masterpiece.