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Inspired by the true story of Tennessee recluse Felix "Bush" Breazeale, who planned his funeral while he was still alive, director Aaron Schneider's dramatic period thriller stars Robert Duvall, Bill ... read more read more...Murray, Sissy Spacek, and Lucas Black. Few folks have spoken with Felix Bush (Duvall) since he disappeared into the Tennessee woods 40 years ago, and the ones who have don't necessarily have the kindest things to say about him. Gruff, confrontational, and ill-tempered, Felix has been the source of many malicious rumors over the years. Some say he's a cold-hearted killer and his penchant for walking into town with a shotgun, a wild beard, and threadbare clothes doesn't exactly give the impression of a man who seeks to make friends. When Felix walks into Frank Quinn's (Murray) funeral parlor and announces his intentions to throw himself a massive party before he passes away, word quickly spreads through town and anticipation starts to run high. Before long the big day has finally arrived, and Felix surprises everyone by revealing exactly why he shunned society to lead a life of solitude in the deep woods. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Aaron Schneider

Release Date: July 30, 2010

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  • bbcfloridabound
    October 17, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek team up to produce one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Robert Duvall is Felix Bush who is a hermit who has kept himself locked away in his own cabin away from anybody for forty years. Getting on in life he wants to hold a funeral party ... read morebefore he attends, and anyone who has a story about him is invited. But he has a story to tell. A very moving story with the secrets of the south. I knew 3 minutes into this movie that it was filmed in Georgia. Oh how I miss the South. 5 stars
  • FrizzDrop
    October 4, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    This is another linear story with unexceptional plot, only acceptable because of a sterling leading man and stellar supporting cast. This is a story of a recluse deep in the woods, who holds a title of infamy amongst the people of the nearby town as a murderer, rogue, and rapscal... read morelion. None of the stories concerning him are revealed, so we're under the impression that these people fear little and are accountable for their own biased remarks of his character. This is the first in a long string of flaws the film exemplifies with no aforethought. Yes, the quirky story is worth exploring, especially since it's based off of actual fact, but the way everything is executed varies in effectiveness. For example, the main character of Felix Bush is obviously drawn to the newly arrived Mattie (Spacek), a figure from his distant past. Instead of this being something tender and worth giving a look of honesty and rebuilding, she's simply an old friend who blunders through dramatic stomp offs and tantrums. If it had been better thought out it could have been perfection. Murray, who portrays a slightly corrupt funeral director, is very Ebenezer Scrooge with a hint of empathy for his assistant and Bush himself. I would say Murray is trying to cultivate his indie persona already in place from Lost in Translation and Broken Flowers, but his impish charm is far more reminiscent of Stripes, and his presence is something I've never seen of him: dry. Each seasoned veteran is exceptional as usual, but the story just ruined it for me.
  • itsjustme2004
    August 6, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Great little movie. Compelling. Entertaining. What you should expect when a cast of experienced, classy actors get together to play out an interesting story. Robert Duvall excells in this, which isn't surprising.
  • Saxia
    July 18, 2011
    Saxia
    A small movie with great impact, on me anyway.
    And a great performance by Robert Duvall.
  • binky013
    July 10, 2011
    binky013
    This is Robert Duvall at his acting best. A superb performance from a gifted actor. The older he gets, the better his performances.

    This one for sure is one of more interestingly plotted movies I've seen recently, and all the performances are excellent. I think the first 1

    ... read more5 minutes or so of this movie are some of the most fascinating opening minutes of a movie in many years. Everything takes a back seat to Duvall's performance, however, and when he finally tells the story of what happened 40 years ago, I think Shakespeare himself would have given him a standing ovation.

    It takes a pretty powerful film to make me want to watch it four times in a row before I send it back to Netflix. This is one of those films.
  • c0up
    May 28, 2011
    c0up
    'Get Low'. A kooky old yarn with doses of Bill Murray at his oddball best and a great leading performance by Robert Duvall.
  • bottcorecords1
    May 18, 2011
    bottcorecords1
    Robert Duvall has made a great career out of character studies, whether it's "The Great Santini" or "Tender Mercies", and "Get Low" wants to follow in that tradition. Duvall plays an old hermit, living in a log cabin in the woods, apparently a local legend who scares women and k... read moreids. The old hermit, for whatever reason, decides he'd like to give himself a funeral, and have everyone who "has a story to tell" about him to come and tell it. Bill Murray is (as usual) a standout as the shady funeral director looking to make some big bucks off the funeral. Lucas Black, the kid from "Sling Blade" still has that same southern drawl and a great pair of Bruce Cambell-esqe eyebrows as the funeral director's assistant salesman. But the focus of the story is the hermit, and while ultimately, it is quite an interesting tale, the journey to that end is quite labored. It's the pacing I have difficulty with, it's the amount of effort required to arrive at the simple points being made. Why should we take these characters so seriously? Because the director says so? "Get Low" is by-the-numbers filmmaking, as uninspired as it's cliched music score. You need something more than just a relatively interesting idea to make a great film, you need to create something memorable. Even the greatest actors in the world can't make mountains out of mole hills. Duvall and company maybe chomping at the bit, but there's not much meat on the bone here.
  • cosmo313
    May 17, 2011
    cosmo313
    Robert Duvall leads a great cast in the fascinating and really intriguing story of a kooky backwoods hermit with a dark past who, after pondering his mortality, decides to throw a living funeral party wherein he invites a bunch of people to tell stories about him.

    It's an odd pr... read moreemise, but it's also rather cool. The specific stroy at hand is original, but apparently has basis on actual accounts and folklore. Te film is less about the sory and more of a character study that touches upon themes of guilt, redemption, and trying to unravel the mystery of who people are.

    This is definitely Duvall's movie, and he's the only one right for the lead. It's a great performance that is a joy to watch. It's a shame he didn't get any nominations out of it. Bill Murray is also great as the funeral home director. Lucas Black is okay, but a little bland as Murray's assistant.

    The camerawork is great. It was filmed in Georgia but is suposed to take place in Tennessee. That's fine, though. The two do look a lot alike. The film also does a good job of capturing the look of the 1930s, although the story is timeless and could happen at any point.

    You could take this film at face value, or you could tie it into folklore or Appalachian studies or something. Regardless, you should go check it out. It's a good little film with some strong messages and great people behind it.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    May 9, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    A True Tall Tale

    Nothing bad to say about this movie, it's just a peculiar story with some good actors that bring there experience in cinema once again. It can be a little boring for the naked eye but it's really not, it really depends on your taste in movies for you to judge th... read moreis or like it.

    Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) is a hermit who has no regard for anybody in the town or anyone who wants to get to know him. But one day, after a fellow old hermit as died and he hears people in the town telling stories about him, he decides that he needs to get these stories out in the public. He recruits Frank (Bill Murray) the local funeral home director to host his own funeral. This way he can hear what everyone is saying about him, and get the truth to his past out in the open. But will he be able to get anybody to come? And will he be able to reveal his secrets?
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    April 26, 2011
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "They keep talking about forgiveness. "Ask Jesus for forgiveness." I never did nothing to him."

    A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party... while ... read morehe was still alive.

    REVIEW

    Get Low has been marketed as a comedy, and while there are some fine comedic moments in this film, the overall message is a thoughtful meditation on aging, forgiving, and creating a modus exodus that will leave good memories of a life lived with some regrets. Billed as a true tall tale, the story and screenplay were written by Scott Seeke, Chris Provenzano, and C. Gaby Mitchell, a team able to capture not only a solid story but also the flavor of the Tennessee backwoods. While director Aaron Schneider doesn't have depth in his resume, he will surely become a director much sought after as people continue to absorb the flavor and message of this film.

    Felix Bush (Robert Duvall in a superb performance) is a cranky old hermit who has isolated himself in his protected hovel in the forest outside a small town populated with people who have created rumors about him for the past forty years. When Felix hears of the death of an old friend from the local pastor (Gerald McRaney) he comes to grips with his own mortality and not wanting the world to remember him with disdain he decides to throw a funeral party before he dies, an opportunity for everyone in four counties to come and tell stories about him thus clearing the air before his own demise. Not liking the religious aspects of dying presented to him by the pastor, Frank encounters Frank Quinn (Bill Murray, in probably the finest role of his career) who is trying to salvage a debt-ridden funeral parlor with the help of his young assistant Buddy Robinson (Lucas Black, delivering a subtle and multifaceted performance). Frank discovers that an old acquaintance Mattie (Sissy Spacek) has moved back to the little town after many years absence and provides a bit of friendship for grumpy old Frank. Frank begins to deal with his past, memories painful to him and in heed of sharing with the town and he convinces his old pal Rev. Charlie Jackson (Bill Cobbs) to help whim with his party. The party happens, primarily because Frank has promised that anyone who attends and buys a ticket will have a chance to win his large acreage when he does indeed die. With a lot of help from Frank and especially Buddy, the party happens and the secrets of Frank's past are made known in a touching confessional from Frank.

    Rarely has a small cast been so finely assembled, a cast of actors who have won many awards but who have not appeared in an ensemble film such as this. The cinematography by David Boyd and the musical score by the always reliable Jan A.P. Kaczmarek enhance this period piece. This small film may well become a cult classic among those who admire low budget, high caliber movies.

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Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones
December 15, 2010
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

The creaky foreshadowing is a big problem, and the movie runs in place for most of its second half, though Duvall manages to pull it back on track with his climactic soliloquy, which sobers and silenc... Full Review

Tom Long
August 20, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

Eccentric and ultimately touching. Full Review

Roger Moore
August 18, 2010
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It contains yet another pitch-perfect performance by Robert Duvall, who has given more great performances over the age of 60 than any actor, probably ever. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
August 13, 2010
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

It affords Duvall a terrific role, harking back to his screen debut as one of literature's great loners, Boo Radley. Full Review

Colin Covert
August 12, 2010
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Cinematographer-turned-director Schneider lights the film like an old master, and sees the feral glory of his boondocks locations. Full Review

Steven Rea
August 12, 2010
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

It's Duvall, spooky, sly, and sad, who makes all the props and the plot twists seem real. Full Review

Stephen Cole
August 6, 2010
Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail

It's Duvall and Murray who make Get Low a small, wonderful thing. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
August 6, 2010
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Instead of being good even without Duvall, Get Low is mediocre with Duvall. Full Review

Peter Howell
August 6, 2010
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Duvall is a true American original. Full Review

Ty Burr
August 5, 2010
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Duvall's pretty much the whole show here and he's a sight to see. Full Review

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