Review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) by Michael H — 05 Aug 2009

Quite appropriate that this ended up being Robert Altman's last film. The film speaks of last days, tearful farewells and saying goodbye. It was like Altman was saying his goodbyes with this film.

But, the true tone of the film is light, comedic, and has a touch of the ethereal. The ensemble cast is spectacular and Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin are a delight as a singing sister duo. The film is charming and contagious and it's part scripted screenplay, part {this has to be] improv element, the director's trademark of sorts, serves the film very well.