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| Genres: | Dr |
| Starring: | Nikki Deloach, Kathleen Quinlan, Zach Gilford, Gattlin Griffith, William Hurt, William Devane, Dallas Roberts |
| Director(s): | Matthew Leutwyler |
| Available Quality: | DivX, Hi Def, Hi Def |
| Country: | USA |
| Year: | 2010 |
| IMDB Rating: | 5.5 |
A fisherman abandons his big-city life to find himself in the wild.
Visitor Reviews: (4)dancinhomer2 19 May 2012
The only redeeming quality to be found in this film is the beautifulOregon scenery. However, that means that this *highlight* of the movie-watching experience is the equivalent of watching someone's vacationvideos. When this is the best thing you can say about a movie, you arein for a painful time.It's a movie about fishing. Granted, you can only expect so muchregarding a movie about something like fly fishing, but it *can* bemade entertaining (remember "A River Runs Through It"?). This film hasthe requisite father-son issues, the "surprisingly thoughtful andwell-read" protagonist, the spunky love interest, the "I've beensearching for fish, and yet I now know I've only been searching formyself" hackneyed conclusion. The only thing that's missing is a groupof people slow-clapping at the end. These are 101 minutes of your lifeyou'll never get back. You have been warned.
John 19 May 2012
The majority of this movie was filmed on our family homestead inWestern Oregon. The location is not mentioned, nor is the family, byrequest. However, this gives the story special meaning to thedescendants or my Great Great Grandparents who homesteaded the valley.It is interesting to see how people find meaning in life, events, andwhat is important in life. While this is not a story about our family,there are traits that replay in all people, and families.If it does not help you understand yourself, it may help give youinsight into those around you.Obviously today the particular cabin in the movie is know to us as theRiver Why Cabin.
Peter Guither 16 May 2012
"The River Why" was a life-changing book of philosophy andintrospection for me. The book is subtly powerful and I highlyrecommend it. Such a book requires a journey that takes significantinternal time. The book lets you wander comfortably for ages throughbeauty, ideas, love, and fish -- never realizing until it happens thatthese wonders are slowly and gradually coalescing into somethingtangible inside the reader.There's no way for a movie to do the same thing. And so, of course,this film does not accomplish what the book does.However, it is true to the book in its own way. For one who has readthe book, the movie will take you back into it and help you reawakenthat feeling inside. It does this by not trying to to it all, butrather, through music, scenery, and pace, reestablishing the feel.For one who has not read the book, it's likely to be an enjoyablelittle glimpse into a tiny piece of a much larger river. Sit down andrelax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and let the movie happen.
ralphiea 15 May 2012
I have lived in Portland, Oregon since 1981. Last night I viewed TheRiver Why.I have not read the book and, in fact, may do so having now seen thefilm. While I don't think this is a life changing experience, I didfind the movie charming and loved the cinematography and the scenery ofOregon. The actors all do a good job and the film is thoughtful. Thescore is also well done. Watch the credits and you will hear a lovelyversion of "Fishing Blues".I would definitely recommend a viewing of this heartwarming film. Againdo not expect anything earthshaking here but an enjoyable time.