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"Get Low" (Sony Pictures)
Films like "Get Low" don't come out of Hollywood too often these days. It's a uniquely original picture that possesses those elements that keep folks coming back to the theater. Strong performances Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Lucas Black star a superbly crafted script and vivid cinematography make "Get Low" one of the more pleasing pics of last year. Blending in touching moments with bits of humor, director Aaron Schneider, unbelievably making his feature- length debut here, offers a story about an old, tattered hermit named Felix (Duvall), living in the backwoods of Tennessee in the 1930s. Felix has separated himself from the rest of the town for 40 years, and he's become a legendary figure. On his last leg, though, he decides to throw a funeral party because he needs to get something off his chest. Felix gets help from Frank (Murray) and Buddy (Black) in going forward with his weird request. Through the process, Felix struggles with the ins and outs of the planning because of the dark secret he wants to relieve himself of. It's a secret he's been carrying for some time, and spilling it at the funeral party becomes an increasingly tougher task. Luckily for Felix, he's got new friends around to help. Extras for "Get Low" are pretty good. Start off with three featurettes covering the actors getting into their character, screenplay and a general making-of piece. The making-of featurette interestingly explores the film's tough trek to the silver screen. Although short, it gives viewers an idea of how hard it is to get a picture made in Hollywood. Commentary with Duvall, co-star Sissy Spacek and director and interviews with most of the cast and crew are also available. PG- 13; 2009. 3.5 Stars.See the full content of this document
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Dvd Reviews: 'Get Low' a Unique, Original Picture
"Due Date" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The combination of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis in a road comedy directed by Todd Phillips, the filmmaker responsible for "Old School" and "The Hangover," looks to be can't-miss formula for laughs. Sure, "Due Date" has its share of guffaws, but it does not measure up to Phillips' prior work. A lack of character development and uneven plot bouncing back between comedy, light and dark, and drama puts the brakes on "Due Date" actually going the distance as a road comedy...See the full content of this document
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