Review of Ode to Billy Joe (1976) by Gary B — 01 Apr 2011

I watched this one around 3 am this morning (4/2/2011) & I gave it 3 stars. I never read the synopsis or the info on a movie before I watch it, because more often than not, they give a way the plot as they did in this one.

This movie was a big stab at what could've been a possible classic. In my personal opinion, what killed it was the long drawn out storyline. I kept feeling like there was not a quick enough resolution to the building up of a climax. Then when the movie finally DID climax, the song in the film that i'd never heard...had already given the climax away!! I was very upset with the outcome, but i'm a huge fan of both Robby Benson & Glynnis O'Connor so I gave it 3 stars for great acting & wonderful cinematography.