Maybe I was over-hyped the first time, but this grew considerably in emotional power on 2nd viewing.
Robert Duvall is remarkable in this sweet, simple adaptation of a William Faulkner story by play write Horton Foote. Granted the the female lead (in what's essentially a film of a 2 character play) isn't quite as strong. But the story of a dirt poor depression farmer taking in a pregnant woman is so devoid of Hollywood sentimentality that it's familiarity is overwhelmed by it's nuanced humanity. Very well shot in black and white on an tiny budget, it's certainly an intelligent, worthwhile movie, with many very touching moments.
Robert Duvall is remarkable in this sweet, simple adaptation of a William Faulkner story by play write Horton Foote. Granted the the female lead (in what's essentially a film of a 2 character play) isn't quite as strong. But the story of a dirt poor depression farmer taking in a pregnant woman is so devoid of Hollywood sentimentality that it's familiarity is overwhelmed by it's nuanced humanity. Very well shot in black and white on an tiny budget, it's certainly an intelligent, worthwhile movie, with many very touching moments.