Director Campbell Scott and the entire cast are brilliant in what I think of as a perfect celluloid meditation. A truly enchanting New Mexico desert back drop sets the stage for a highly intelligent, entertaining film that focuses on a few summer months in the lives of a rather unique family. The movie leaves you feeling refreshed, uplifted and happy - what more could you ask? Well, how about introspective and enlightened? The film never misses a beat; there is not one scene that drags or becomes tedious, even upon many viewings. This is an absoulute must-own for the few and the proud that can't abide the action films, stupid comedies or just plain tasteless offerings of the major studios.
quirky, imaginative, delightful and sad. this one will be watched over and over. it joins the ranks of "fried green tomatoes", "the color purple", "a perfect storm" and "leaving normal" as personal favorites. also: how could anything with sam elliot in it be anything but terrific?
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This has got to be one of the MOST memorable films I have ever seen. I dream of living off the grid in a self sufficient manor, and the family in this film is doing this with a poetic grace, and in a very profound manner. I held my breath a few times at the stunning visuals of the New Mexican desert. After watching this movie I started it all over and watched it again! After my 2nd veiwing I got online to purchase this movie for my own film library. It was directed by Campbell Scott, and if this is the kind of movie he can create he should be directing ALL the movies, and not just the art films. I rate this as high as I can rate a film. It made me want to melt onto the screen and join in the lives of these characters. I wish I had such a life.
I LOVE this film! Director Campbell Scott did a superb job as well as all the actors(i.e. Sam Elliot, Joan Allen, J.K. Simmons, Jim True). This movie is very hard not to watch (as soon as you see it, your addicted). My Favorite part is when Bo is upset about George (J.K. Simmons) moves to Mexico after marrying a hispanic woman that does not speak English. Also I like...I just love the whole movie...it is a must see!
I adore this movie. I keep buying it and sending to friends. Heartwarming story. Wonderful cast... and characters. Beautiful scenery. Lovely musical score. One of my top 10 movies of all time.
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