 | Roberta D. |
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
The best thing about this movie is Barbara Harris's performance as Albuquerque (Winifred). Robert Altman's films are always really different from mainstream films, but that's what makes them so interesting. I love the Keith Carradine character of "Tom" and Lily Tomlin's portrayal of the gospel singing mother of two deaf children. There's a lot in this film for those who pay attention and can appreciate the satire. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Keith G. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Brilliant, funny, sad and epic look at 1970s America, following 24 characters over a few key days in Nashville. If one wants to quibble there are minor flaws; overstated performances at moments, ironies that are a bit too easy, but the overall sweep and power and the number of moments that make you want to laugh and cry simultaneously, are overwhelming. Certainly one of the great films of the 70s, and arguably among the greatest American films ever made. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Tom I. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
What a waste of time. And 160 minutes of time, to boot! Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | John B. |
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall, I didn't care for this movie (Despite watching it for a second time after the commentary). If you could endure the first third of the movie, the story became more interesting as it progressed. With 24 or so 'main characters' it was difficult to appreciate any one of them fully.
I don't think Altman was as concerned about a well-crafted story as much as he was with innovation. This is a creative and novel film that film critics/lovers may appreciate. But for the casual viewer who prefers a well written story, this one (for me) falls miserably short. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Bobbee N. |
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
I found this movie to boring to follow and wasn't able to sit through it. That says I lot because I normally try to watch the entire movie before passing judgment on it. I wouldn't recommend this one for anyone. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Michael S. |
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Perhaps I was just tired, but I fell asleep three times during this movie -- something I never do except with the worst flicks. I rented this based on all the awards and nominations, but it failed to hold my interest. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Robert P. |
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
This could possibly be the worst movie I have ever seen in my life, and I have seen thousands of movies...The characters act like they are just improvising the script which is actually written, the plot is non existent, and to make things worse it has the worst ending I have ever seen on film, ever, bar none... No salvaging points for this film.... original film should be burnt in a garbage dump... Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Ann S. |
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Okay, I saw this on late night TV one night and thought I might not have 'gotten it' (understood why it was such a cinematic masterpiece) because the flow was interrupted by commercials. So I added it to my queue to watch it all the way through. I'm still left wondering. Within the context of when it was filmed (early 1970s) and how (many first takes and improvise), I give it a resounding, uh, okay. I couldn't really care about the characters and found many parts just down right annoying. I was about 18 when this came out and may have found it more groundbreaking and a seminal statement in filmmaking then, but now it just feels trite. The director's commentary and interview brought some more insight of the time and place, but still, not enough to save it being a pretty forgettable experience for me. What I knew when before I saw it, that I liked the Keith Carradine song "I'm Easy" is about the only thing I came away with at the end. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| JHD A. |
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful
This movie made no sense and seemed to pride itself on that. Why would Lily Tomlin's character go from loving mom, even if not perfectly happy wife, to adulterer with almost a complete stranger though an obvious womanizer and then be nonplussed and actually kiss him goodby as she hears him calling another woman on her way out? Who was that Barbara Harris character and why is she running away from her husband (besides the obvious looking reasons) and how does she manage to be hanging around with the so-called successful singers? Why did Shelley Duvall's character bothering visiting her uncle and aunt anyway? And the point of the celebrity drop ins? Well, no point actually. Robert Altman explained in his commentary that these people just came through Nashville while he was filming so he just put them in. He may think that's a clever explanation but it's more revealing than that. His commentary revealed that this movie had no focus, no real story to tell. It showed. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| MIsty M. |
0 out of 6 people found this review helpful
This is why movies were made in the first place. Was this review helpful? Yes
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