It has been several years since I had the pleasure of seeing this one - and classics are often better the second time around. For a Yankee like me, the setting, the characters and the poignant story were a treat. Beautifully written, so well played and totally engrossing, how DID they do this for $ 5 million.
While not all of John Sayles inexpensive productions work for me, this absolutely entertaining film, with many things to say, should have taken in far more money and acclaim. Well, at least Hollywood writers had the smarts to grant Sayles an Oscar nomination for this one.
Super cast (Chris Cooper first caught my attention in this one), this rates a "10" for me. Enjoy!
While not all of John Sayles inexpensive productions work for me, this absolutely entertaining film, with many things to say, should have taken in far more money and acclaim. Well, at least Hollywood writers had the smarts to grant Sayles an Oscar nomination for this one.
Super cast (Chris Cooper first caught my attention in this one), this rates a "10" for me. Enjoy!