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Z
21May12
Great performances and obvious good intentions still yield a mediocre film. The film feels like a collection of moments rather than a cohesive vision. It is worth watching just to see old pros like Duvall, Murray and Spacek share scenes together. The cornpone musical score is overused and starts to seem like a desperate device to give scenes lift they would not otherwise have.
Rainn Holiday
21May12
This movie has been on my Watch List for awhile However, I was somehow painfully disappointed. The acting was superb, mainly from Duvall, but that was to be expected. What stopped this movie from hitting home was the poor plot development, and the unexpected yet cliche turn that it took toward his reason for becoming a hermit. The suspense held just long enough, but it didn't deliver the goods.
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Michael Harbour
16Jan12
Not an especially deep or insightful movie but it feels like it is thanks to consistently outstanding performances from every player on the screen but led by Robert Duvall in top form. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Liam Peters
15Jan12
A lovely combination of comedy and drama sees a top-notch Duvall and a nice supporting cast - Black is the standout showing again he should be getting far more work - bring to life this sweet and just the right side of sentimental tale of a man looking back on his past. It looks beautiful with great camerawork from David Boyd and a lovely score by Kaczmarek. It doesn't soar but it's a nice enough tale.
Alvi Ifthikhar
19Oct11
Well, it could have been a compelling piece. It has a promising premise, but the script itself seriously fails to perform. I don't have a problem with an isolated-seem to be bad guy who seeks redemption plot. but the execution was bland. It's too structured and rule abiding script that another average american films ( good or worse than this) tend to repeat over and over again that sink this boat.
GIYGAS
21Mar11
The execution doesn't flatter the interesting idea or the talented cast. It isn't six feet under but boy could it use a pulse.
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jimmy3vil
15Mar11
Almost too philosophical for its own good, early on Get Low ruminates on many pertinent questions about the nature of a good life and the burden of guilt, penance and expectation, yet ultimately fails to say anything meaningful about any of them. Lovely performances from Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek only highlight the reservation of the third act - what could have burnt out merely fades away.
FailedImitator
15Feb11
Possibly the worst third act I've seen in a long long time. The first two were pretty good though, and Duval was great.
Edward Copeland
28Jan11
Robert Duvall gives one of his best performances in Aaron Schneider's impressive feature directing debut. http://eddieonfilm.blogspot.com/2011/01/theres-life-theres-death-and-theres.html
Eric Sandefur
27Oct10
Felt like something was missing...needed a few more rewrites. Good acting though.
Zac Zellers
1Sep10
very well acted and a good idea story-wise, but plagued with overly sentimental lines, music, and editing. somewhat enjoyable while it lasted, but forgettable. did not leave an impression.
