A simple, decent, human + humane film you'll enjoy
No spoilers here:
I'm just writing this in hopes someone will read it out of curiosity or perhaps
because they're considering watching it. Please do.
I saw this movie on late nite TV a long time ago and have seen it a couple
times since. It came at a time of great cynicism in my life and yet left me
feeling a better person for watching it. No, it's not Five Stars or anything
that will be on anybody's Top Ten List. But it is sure worth your time.
The writers make many comments on human character Good & Bad but do so
without being preachey. It emphasizes individual worth and community effort
in the face of what can be a hard life at times. Many here have commented
on the acting and story but I want to add that cinefilm photography buffs
can also find stuff to like. Early in there movie there is a beautifully shot
scene where the stranger and the principal family must stop arguing and race
like devils to try to bring in as much as possible of their harvest
as a terrible thunderstorm prepares to blow down destructively on their fields.
It is very well lensed and edited.
Again, no Oscars here - but if you took the time to read this I hope you'll
check it out.
- Andrew