This was the movie where I fell in love with Kate Hudson, and I don’t think I’ve liked her in anything since.  Her portrayal of a Band Aid and how she moves between Billy Crudup as the rock star and Patrick Fugit’s teenage writer who understands her in ways no one else has is nearly perfect.  There are many love stories in this film, including young William Miller’s infatuation with rock and roll, and it all comes across as authentic.  I must also admit to having aped the bus scene and done the waving hands followed by “You are home” in real life.