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Taken by complete surprise...

posted 18 years ago by lin_weath
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I rented this movie through NetFlix because I enjoy watching older movies with either Gene Hackman or Sissy Spacek. However, the last Gene Hackman movie I rented ended up disappointing. So as I slipped this movie into the DVD player, I kept thinking pessimistically, "I hope this movie is better than the last one."

Wow, I was taken by complete surprise! Even though the premise of the movie was a little run-of-the-mill, I still loved the action, suspense, the acting. What I enjoyed most about the movie was the cinematography. When the movie was centered around the rural Midwest, the scenery was reminiscent of the days I grew up in rural Arkansas in the early '70s in farmland country.

I may be female, but no chick flicks for me. I enjoy these types of movies. Highly recommended.

[–] MonsterOfTheMiramichi 18 years ago

I totally agree. Just curious, what was the last Hackman movie you rented before that?

[–] Courtesy_Flush 18 years ago

Lin,

I hear ya. I'd rather shoot Julia Roberts than see one of her movies.

Speaking of Hackman, one of the greatest, have you seen Scarecrow?

Foo

[–] tramky 18 years ago

Yes, Gene Hackman is one of our great film actors. I'm not sure he's ever given a bad performance in any film, even if the film wasn't so hot.

He's had a truly remarkable acting career so far, and the number, range, and quality of films in which he appears gives viewers a lot to watch & enjoy.

I have not seen "Prime Cut" in many years; Ive made a mental note to see this again soon.

[–] IForgotMyMantra 16 years ago

The cinematography is really great. And, the movie has lots of little details - bits of Americana throughout. Great stuff.

[–] the_expeditersd 15 years ago

Even though much of it was apparently filmed in Canada...LOL