Magnolia (1999)

"Magnolia" is part of the Paul Thomas Anderson film library which includes "Punch Drunk Love" which I also recently saw, but that's to be discussed later. "Magnolia" follows several plot lines of different characters that are entwined in some subtle way, such as family ties and random occurrences. It also uses an all-star cast showcasing Tom Cruise, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, and John C. Reilly to name a few. At its root, "Magnolia" is about life and how different and apparently random things are connected. Lying is also a major factor and most of the plot lines are derived from either a lie that was told in the past or a mistake that was made. In the end of the movie, all of the lies and mistakes are confessed to but its so incredibly heart-breaking because you become so involved with the characters and their separate but similar emotions.
There isn't very much that can be said about this film without getting into a whole slew of explanations so I won't really say anything about the plot (except that frogs fall from the sky!). This is a must-see movie which will blow your mind with the excellent acting as well as the incredibly in-depth plot and analysis of people living together and how their lives relate to create a much bigger basis of analytical potential. "Magnolia" receives the coveted 5/5 review. See it!