In fact, up until the part where he tries pulling off a crying scene, his performance is not half-bad. Still, it's not worthy of an Oscar nomination. Tichenor, for those not in the know, is the ostensible editor of the film. I say ostensibly because it seems as if all the film shot for the production made it to the final cut. Anyways, Magnolia isn't a horrible movie by any means.
Some parts are really good, others are really stupid.
It'll probably be best appreciated on video, where if your buns start getting numb you can get up and walk around without fear of ushers beating you senseless. Come to think of it, that could be a good thing. If you really MUST see this, rent it.