Review of Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) by Alan C — 25 Aug 2008

I'm a bit bored with musician biopics, and this story of Loretta Lynn didn't wow me - but it was a nicely told and nicely acted story. Sissy did a good job, but I'm not sure it was as Oscar worthy as I've always heard.

Yes, she went from 14 to about 40. And maybe it was just that I didn't think Loretta came across as very deep - just a girl who could sing a little and got pretty lucky (career-wise, anyway). I liked it, but it had flaws.