Adam Gaines (Michael Douglas) is working for a PHD in semantics in California. He is drifting through a comfortable life. His family is rich and beautiful babes want him. He goes to the funeral of a relative in small town Missouri although he hasn't been there since his childhood. He decides to spend his summer as a laborer on a work crew and finds a more fulfilling life.
This movie came and went during its run. It may be more notable for being the first movie from Steve McQueen's film company. The subject matter seems to be a rejection of the new thinking in favor of old fashion values. The issue may be that this is an indie designed for the flyover states although there are some stereotype rednecks. I do enjoy many of the individual scenes and many of the characters especially Harvey. The girl is cute but lackluster. The movie is fine but the tension is not that high until the ending.
This movie came and went during its run. It may be more notable for being the first movie from Steve McQueen's film company. The subject matter seems to be a rejection of the new thinking in favor of old fashion values. The issue may be that this is an indie designed for the flyover states although there are some stereotype rednecks. I do enjoy many of the individual scenes and many of the characters especially Harvey. The girl is cute but lackluster. The movie is fine but the tension is not that high until the ending.