Thursday, February 12, 2009

Astronaut Farmer

Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen

This was pretty silly. More like an after school special than a movie for adults, complete with greeting card moral/message. 

That being said it was beautifully shot...mostly during magic hour...and as a contemporary fairy tale it wasn't bad. It required a huge suspension of disbelief but once granted it was fun watching it unravel. There were even some minor surprises but, of course, it dutifully marched (lurched?) to a happy ending,  just not in a straight line. Billy Bob(is that really his name?) gave the film an air of solidity which made it work.

Included a product placement ad that was as glaring as any I've ever seen. Loved seeing Richard Edson in a small role.

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