Well reviewed
here. We were in the mood for more great acting in a great director's film. Why Peter was not hugely rated for everything he did is one of life's great mysteries. His films are so easily recognisable even though he doesn't write them all (maybe he
does) - there's never any bad guys, just people trying to muddle along. This one is written by Carol Heikkinen (also
Empire Records). The way he uses his camera makes most directors look like amateurs. And the editing - note especially in scene where River Phoenix is performing (all the numbers are live) whilst Samantha Mathis and Dermot Mulroney dance below.
With Sandra Bullock, K.T. Oslin & Earl Poole Ball (both real country singer / writers, here rather good as 'Lucy' and 'Floyd' - he also in
They All Laughed and
Texasville), Anthony Clark. It's like there's no acting in it, just real people.
Music and songs great. Many funny moments e.g. when Mulroney crashes in surprise at his song being on the radio, and the victim and bystanders are all as interested in it as he is ("That's two big hits you've had today!")
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| Very classy |
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