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By Kona
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Format:DVD
The drama opens in the thirties, deep in the Tennessee backwoods, where old Felix Bush has lived alone for 40 years. He's known as a crazy ol' hermit and people taunt him, but don't know him. Felix decides it's time to "get low" - that is, to get down to business, and his business is dying. He comes to town to arrange his own funeral party to be held while he's still alive, not because he likes parties, but because it's finally time to explain what happened forty years ago that drove him into solitude.
This little indie movie is a real gem. Robert Duvall (Felix) is given the opportunity to really show his acting skills. He plays a man of very few words but his wrinkled face and pained eyes reveal a world of hurt, guilt, and love. He's a wonder to watch, completely convincing and absolutely heartbreaking. Bill Murray brings humor to his role as the funeral director and Sissy Spacek is fine as Felix's old flame. The wonderful Bill Cobbs is outstanding, as always, as the only person who knows Felix's secret. It takes a very long time for us to learn the secret and I almost become impatient, but the ending brought me to tears and I felt a real connection to Felix.
This is a well-written character study about a tortured man and the power of forgiveness. Highly recommended.
This little indie movie is a real gem. Robert Duvall (Felix) is given the opportunity to really show his acting skills. He plays a man of very few words but his wrinkled face and pained eyes reveal a world of hurt, guilt, and love. He's a wonder to watch, completely convincing and absolutely heartbreaking. Bill Murray brings humor to his role as the funeral director and Sissy Spacek is fine as Felix's old flame. The wonderful Bill Cobbs is outstanding, as always, as the only person who knows Felix's secret. It takes a very long time for us to learn the secret and I almost become impatient, but the ending brought me to tears and I felt a real connection to Felix.
This is a well-written character study about a tortured man and the power of forgiveness. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
No one really understands Felix Bush (Robert Duvall), who lives as a hermit deep in the woods. Rumors surround him, like how he might have killed in cold blood, and that he's in league with the devil. So the town is surprised when Felix shows up in town, demanding a "living funeral" for himself. Frank Quinn (Bill Murray), the owner of the local funeral parlor, sees an opportunity for some money, and agrees to let the townsfolk tell Felix Bush the stories they've heard about him. Things get messy when an old mystery is brought back by Quinn's protege Buddy Robinson (Lucas Black), involving a local widow named Mattie Darrow (Sissy Spacek). When Felix's funeral rolls around, however, he'll tell the townsfolk exactly why he has been alone in the woods for so many years.
This is a great little film! In my opinion, the best actor of the movie was Lucas Black (playing Buddy Robinson).
And the music is great too, worth a listen to the movie's soundtrack.
This is a great little film! In my opinion, the best actor of the movie was Lucas Black (playing Buddy Robinson).
And the music is great too, worth a listen to the movie's soundtrack.
By Paul Shikata
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
you can tell that this movie was not 'ordered up by the bean counters' ........
it actually has an interesting thought provoking story that has nothing to do with zombies .....
and it has great performances by actors with LIFE EXPERIENCE behind their eyes ......
it isn't revolutionary filmmaking ...... but what is these days ?
this is a solid piece of work. I can't imagine many people NOT enjoying what this film has to offer.
kudos go to producer dean zanuck.... who it seems, worked very hard to get this film made.
it actually has an interesting thought provoking story that has nothing to do with zombies .....
and it has great performances by actors with LIFE EXPERIENCE behind their eyes ......
it isn't revolutionary filmmaking ...... but what is these days ?
this is a solid piece of work. I can't imagine many people NOT enjoying what this film has to offer.
kudos go to producer dean zanuck.... who it seems, worked very hard to get this film made.
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