"Boogie Nights" is an awesome movie, in my opinion. Even though I was born in '79, I consider myself to be a "retro-freak," and this movie does not disappoint on creating a feel for the late '70s lifestyle. You can relate to the sense of fun and energy these people had at that time in the movie. Then, at the 1979/80 New Year's Eve party, you can see things start to go downhill. The "party" of the '70s is over. Yes, the latter part of the movie deals with the darker side of the characters lives in the early '80s. But that's what makes this movie shine: You get to see the main characters in the film at both the top and the bottom of their game. At one point, they're basically on Cloud 9, and at another point, they literally have nothing to lose. You can laugh, cry, celebrate the joy of life, and mourn the death of innocence, all in one movie. And the music is pretty cool too. Definitely a good movie to watch on a Saturday evening, when you want to relax and have a good time.
Review of Boogie Nights
