Gwyneth Paltrow's performance was superb as usual but I really was impressed by Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester. Hedlund played Beau Hutton who is every woman's dream--a hunk who cares more about the people in his life than his own fame and fortune. Meester plays Chiles Stanton, a beautiful and very talented singer who's career has suffered due to her serious insecurities. Together they have great chemistry and I found myself routing for them more than Kelly Canter. It was a pretty predictable plot and I'm getting a little tired of stories about actors coming our of rehab, but overall it was a very entertaining and enjoyable movie particularly if you like great country music.
Review of Country Strong
Country Strong
(2010)
Fine performances and great music make this well-worn plot worth seeing.
16 January 2011