Clint Eastwood,
Kyle Eastwood,
John McIntire,
Alexa Kenin,
Verna Bloom
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Clint Eastwood put his tough-guy image on hold for this personal project, which follows a musician taking one final chance at the big time. Red Stovall (Eastwood) is a would-be country singer who has ... read more
DVD Release Date: September 2, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (154)
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October 30, 2008A bittersweet character study, it works remarkably well. You even begin to believe Clint Eastwood in the role. The star's son, Kyle Eastwood, makes an impressive film debut.
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January 27, 2008Likeable story of a country singer trying to make to nashville. Great change of pace for Eastwood from westerns.
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May 27, 2007A very great film, Clint Eastwood, alongside with his son, Kyle Eastwood, star in this classic 1982 film about a man who is traveling to Nashville to be a star and has some challenges along the way. A very entertaing film.
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October 16, 2006Not a great movie by and for Eastwood himself but a definite change of pace for him. Kind of hard to be a C&W singer when you cant sing.
Critic Reviews
October 26, 2008
TIME Magazine
October 26, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
Eastwood took great pains in telling this story of an aging, struggling country singer... Full Review
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This is a sweet, whimsical, low-key movie, a movie that makes you feel good without pressing you too hard. Full Review
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times
The film comes across sympathetically but unconvincingly, as an attempt by a well-established movie tough guy to reveal his tender side. Full Review
May 1, 2009
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Today it looks much better, and contains one of Eastwood's most openhearted performances. Full Review
October 26, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
More of a curiosity piece for followers of Eastwood than a truly compelling story. Full Review
April 9, 2007
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
One of the unnoticed treasures of the '80s. Full Review
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out
The whole thing veers wildly in quality, and no Eastwood-hater should go within a mile of it; but few lovers of American cinema could fail to be moved by a venture conceived so recklessly against the ... Full Review
April 17, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Surprisingly sweet and mellow piece from Mr. Eastwood.
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