Review of A River Runs Through It (1992) by Rosemary C — 30 Dec 2008
I feel like this is the sort f film that would have absolutely soared in the hands of a director like Terrence Malick. Instead, we've got Robert Redford, who still does a very good job. The visuals are gorgeous, and really capture the majesty of the great outdoors. It says something that I've never been to Montana before, but I feel like I have after seeing this movie.
The story mostly rides on the two brothers, Norman (Craig Sheffer) and Paul (Brad Pitt). Brad Pitt give a phenomenal early-career performance, in which you can easily read his emotions, yet when you take a closer look, there are many complexities and hidden facets to his character. He exudes a natural charisma that he has proven to really capture and put to good use in future films. My main qualm with the film was the casting of Sheffer as Norman. Norman is obviously a soft-spoken guy who plays his hand close to his chest, so to speak. However, there are several moments in the film that called for Norman to be a little more, and Sheffer seemed to have trouble connecting with me on those moments. As a whole, though, the performances were good, and everything else felt lush and alive. A fine film, without a doubt.
This review of A River Runs Through It (1992) was written by Rosemary C on 30 Dec 2008.
A River Runs Through It has generally received positive reviews.
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