Movies

This is what movies are about: It's a compelling story, flawless acting with spot-on casting choices, deftly directed, and with camera work supports the story with warm tones. I don't know of one person who has seen this and doesn't rave. The Oscar race begins here. It's wonderful to be rapt in a film that doesn't need explosions, chases or CGI to make the film work.Every person involved in the making of this film is an artisan. If your a budding filmmaker, class is in session - a must see.Duval and Spacek are in their prime - there's also a lesson here that youth and beauty are only skin deep... and talent grows with age.

Don't watch Get Low when you're tired. It's a very slow-moving film, even though it's well-done. Robert Duvall does a great job playing the part of a mysterious hermit, and the supporting cast is also strong - it's just that the story drags. The trailer made this movie seem much more lighthearted than it actually is.

Good, but disappointing because it could have been better. The build up to the "revelation" was great - intriguing, interesting and entertaining, though at times it felt a bit padded. Then, when we get to the climactic scene, it was all so rushed, and the revelation wasn't anywhere near as moving or intriguing as I thought it would be. The pacing of the movie was quite uneven.This said, there are some great emotional moments, as well as some good comedic moments, and the movie has its heart in the right place. It just needed a more finely-tuned plot and better pacing.No problems with the performances though. Robert Duvall doesn't deliver anything less than good performances, and this is no exception. Good support from Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, Lucas Black and Bill Cobbs.