We both know there are some truly wonderful movies out there, but they are few and far between. Movies like MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS and OCTOBER SKY are two fine examples.
EVERYTHING THAT RISES was filmed on location in Montana, and the camera bears testimony of the Lord's art. The background music for this life-on-a-ranch movie is sparse, but the hoedown style of the music is of the caliber of Aaron Copeland rather than Hee-haw. (It's good!)
I could synopsize the story, but that wouldn't be fair. This movie is like OCTOBER SKY: the story is not what the movie's about. I could've done without some of the dialog, and a couple of the scenes. It's never gross, but it is pretty earthy and worldly at times. Prayer and God are mentioned in this film, but not as much as they deserve to be. However, this movie has great heart and passionate humanity that more than make up for its flaws.
Ryan Merriman plays the 11- or 12-year-old boy in this movie, and his acting ability is quite impressive at times. Mare Winningham is a great little actress and gives the same kind of performance she always gives: solid and absolutely credible. Mare has some of the best dialog in the movie, and her delivery of every word is flawless. Not a syllable is wasted. * Harve Presnell (who, if my past memory is working right, was a male lead on Broadway in his heyday) plays the Grandpa figure in this movie. His performance is terrific. (Watch his portraying humility, charity, and grace in a 30-second or so scene near the end.) Meat Loaf [sic] is a perfect choice as Dennis Quaid's down-to-earth buddy. Dennis stars and also directed.
I rented this movie from the store's Drama section, and loved it so much I watched it 3 times. It was the best 2-plus bucks I've ever spent on entertainment. Now if I can force myself to overcome the temptation to keep this movie instead of taking it back, you'll be able to watch it, too. (Actually, I bought it!)
EVERYTHING THAT RISES was filmed on location in Montana, and the camera bears testimony of the Lord's art. The background music for this life-on-a-ranch movie is sparse, but the hoedown style of the music is of the caliber of Aaron Copeland rather than Hee-haw. (It's good!)
I could synopsize the story, but that wouldn't be fair. This movie is like OCTOBER SKY: the story is not what the movie's about. I could've done without some of the dialog, and a couple of the scenes. It's never gross, but it is pretty earthy and worldly at times. Prayer and God are mentioned in this film, but not as much as they deserve to be. However, this movie has great heart and passionate humanity that more than make up for its flaws.
Ryan Merriman plays the 11- or 12-year-old boy in this movie, and his acting ability is quite impressive at times. Mare Winningham is a great little actress and gives the same kind of performance she always gives: solid and absolutely credible. Mare has some of the best dialog in the movie, and her delivery of every word is flawless. Not a syllable is wasted. * Harve Presnell (who, if my past memory is working right, was a male lead on Broadway in his heyday) plays the Grandpa figure in this movie. His performance is terrific. (Watch his portraying humility, charity, and grace in a 30-second or so scene near the end.) Meat Loaf [sic] is a perfect choice as Dennis Quaid's down-to-earth buddy. Dennis stars and also directed.
I rented this movie from the store's Drama section, and loved it so much I watched it 3 times. It was the best 2-plus bucks I've ever spent on entertainment. Now if I can force myself to overcome the temptation to keep this movie instead of taking it back, you'll be able to watch it, too. (Actually, I bought it!)