Seen Jan. 7 @ Aksarben Cinema
Wow. What was the director thinking? (What was I thinking, for that matter - I saw the trailer.) A soap opera story line, incredibly trite dialogue and cringe-inducing performances, especially on the part of Tim McGraw and Leighton Meester. Even the extras were lame. The only bright spot in the film is the voice of Garrett Hedlund. Maybe he should book a gig with Ted Williams, the radio-jock-turned-homeless-man who shot to international fame last week and is now considering job offers from Oprah, the Cleveland Cavaliers and others. Also - what was going on with McGraw's hair? He's a good looking guy who doesn't need whatever the wardrobe/costume folks were trying to sell there. You'd be better off staying home, cranking up your favorite country CD and watching Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1 with the sound off.
Bonus Bones: 1
Look for the country mutt outside the bar in the opening scene, but look fast - he comes and goes quickly.
Look for the country mutt outside the bar in the opening scene, but look fast - he comes and goes quickly.
I agree! Garrett Hedlund was the "bright" spot in the movie...And I think the wardrobe people were too concerned w/trying to make Tim McGraw NOT look like Tim McGraw...plus, the poor guy had nothing to work w/in regards to dialogue...
ReplyDeleteGwyneth singing? Did you not see "Duets" (2000). Her father directed this dog about a national karaoke contest in --where else? -- Omaha. Several couples travel to the contest and have --guess what? --"issues." But they are all resolved by the time they reach Omaha (love those happy endings). And for the contest we get to hear Gwyneth sing Motown (Barf bag alert).
ReplyDeleteAnd you thought she would do better at country?
The Human (not dog) Sam