Review of Get Low

Get Low (2009)
7/10
Good, but could have been even better
18 September 2019
Good, but disappointing because it could have been better. The build up to the "revelation" was great - intriguing, interesting and entertaining, though at times it felt a bit padded. Then, when we get to the climactic scene, it was all so rushed, and the revelation wasn't anywhere near as moving or intriguing as I thought it would be. The pacing of the movie was quite uneven.

This said, there are some great emotional moments, as well as some good comedic moments, and the movie has its heart in the right place. It just needed a more finely-tuned plot and better pacing.

No problems with the performances though. Robert Duvall doesn't deliver anything less than good performances, and this is no exception. Good support from Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, Lucas Black and Bill Cobbs.
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