Nashville (1975)
- Starring:
- Henry Gibson, Barbara Baxley, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Altman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful Altman at his brilliant best. If some of the dialog sounds improvised, it's because it is. Altman broke the rules of lienear filmaking and having one character speak, the other answer. The ... Read More Altman at his brilliant best. If some of the dialog sounds improvised, it's because it is. Altman broke the rules of lienear filmaking and having one character speak, the other answer. The uninitiated would be wise to follow Altman's commentaries, then watch the movie again. This is a microcosm of what was happening in the '70s, and a fascinating character study. If you really are a movie buff, "Nashville" is not to be missed. Every time I watch it, I see and hear something new. Actors considered it a privilege to work for Altman because he gave them free rein to follow their craft. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Nashville recently was on a list of 100 top movies and since we had not seen it we rented it, what a big mistake. It was very strange and boring from the start. Not wanting to waste any more time, ... Read More Nashville recently was on a list of 100 top movies and since we had not seen it we rented it, what a big mistake. It was very strange and boring from the start. Not wanting to waste any more time, we finally turned it off after one hour and during the time we did watch, we kept wondering if it would get better. Well, it did not get better and the movie was over for us almost from the opening scene. I'm sure I would not have liked it any more if I had seen it in the 70's. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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