Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Yet another great pick.
A heart felt story that is twisted back and forth by drama, life and emotions. We pick up the story were Jean (Jennifer Lopez) finds herself in yet another abusive relationship. Moving out was the easy part, figuring out where to go that would prove to be more difficult. Settling going to the only family she had left her dead husbands father's house (Redford). Einar, a grumpy old cowboy in the heart of little-ville Wyoming, who blames Jean for the death of his only son. Einar lives a very simple existence helping his only friend, Mitch (Freeman) who was mauled by a Grizzly bear and is now mostly bedridden. The story unfolds into everyone having to deal with their pasts in various ways. All I can really say is how much this story grabs you and pulls you into the characters hurt, anger, pain, joy and triumph. Like any well written story and well made movie the plot keeps moving in a casual pace and has some really beautiful moments that are only heightened by the caliber of acting. Morgan Freeman who plays Redford’s conscious delivers an absolute brilliant performance and Redford does not disappoint as usual. The definite surprise was Jennifer Lopez. She brought a great honesty to her character.
If you have a desire to watch a film that documents the struggles of human emotions: love, forgiveness, fear and courage, then by all means grab this and curl up next to a good woman for one great night.
Reviews coming soon: The Producers, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Scary Movie 4
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