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What a two pack!

posted 16 years ago by zurichpoet
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This and the Heart is a Lonley Hunter Warners sent out together.
Well done. About time.

Rip Torn’s performance is why you should watch the movie.

As for a the story, a little petty in it’s cynicism.

The main character is a lout, and the movie, along with him, seems shocked that he deals with lots of other louts.
Who else would put up with him?

It’s an entertaining movie. I didn't get up once when watching the movie from start to finish; and that only happens to less than 5% of movies I watch so that says something.
What? I'm not sure. I'm not very good with numbers.

[–] Studman_Productions 15 years ago

where did you get it?

[–] goodone1944 15 years ago

It's available on Netflix.

[–] Studman_Productions 15 years ago

thanks!

[–] teejay6682 15 years ago

loooved rip torn in this film. very underrated.

[–] WarpedRecord 14 years ago

Why would this be packaged with "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," of all films? I like them both, but I fail to see the connection.

I agree that this film cranked up Maury's cynicism to 11, and I can't rave about a country music movie that features so little country music, but the performances and spirit of this movie were strong. Rip Torn is actually a decent singer, but outside of the opening scene, we rarely hear him perform.

I loved the scene with the deejay trying to manipulate him into attending the benefit. Had this focused a big more on the music business and a bit less on the hooliganism, I would have loved this film instead of merely liking it. 7/10 stars.

[–] CalvinJarrett (269) 8 days ago

The scene with the DJ was my favorite scene too. I'm sure that's exactly how it was done back in the day along the backwoods radio trail, Wild Turkey and all.