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Easily one of Burt Reynold’s best roles

posted a year ago by Wuchak (8124)
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The story revolves around an aged shopkeeper from DC (Reynolds) visiting a black family in rural Louisiana where he learns many things and stays longer than expected.

Shot in October-November, 1997, “Waterproof” was curiously not released until 2000-2001, but it’s a well-done Southern Gothic that respects the intelligence of the viewer. Hours after watching I was able to connect-the-dots and it elicited a ‘Wow’ reaction.

Of course you have to be in the mood for a drama. I don’t want to say much more because it’s best to discover for yourself, but the movie’s warm, sobering and revelational. Moreover, it contains one of the best church sequences in cinematic history.

If you liked Robert Duvall’s "The Apostle" (1997), you’ll appreciate this. Burt said it was one of only a handful of his films that he was really proud of.

The movie isn't overlong (95 minutes) and was shot in Tensas Parish in northeast Louisiana with other stuff done in Wilmington, North Carolina.

[–] BeaSouth (2788) a year ago

Thanks for this great review and recommendation. I’ve never heard of this movie but my respect for Reynolds has grown since watching some interviews with him on YouTube. He never seemed to get the accolades from Hollywood. I watched a video of him in the audience when he was up for an Oscar and felt really sorry for him and how disappointed he appeared when he did not win. Anyway, your post is appreciated and really contributes to the main purpose of this site

[–] Wuchak (8124) a year ago

Appreciate the input, Bea.