Review of Nashville (1975) by Victor Hugo S — 19 Aug 2014

Arguably the best American film of all time, this underrated classic does not get the full recognition it deserves. Though it is on AFI's Top 100 films of all time, I still do not think Nashville, alongside other of Altman's films, are truly appreciated for the genius Altman captures.

I wish more films were like this. There is not outlandish action or any improbable situations but this film follows twenty-four characters through only five days in the country and gospel music capital of the world.

This kaleidoscopic epic of the city of Nashville, Tennessee follows the ensemble while simultaneously revealing and playfully satirizing America's obsession with celebrity and politics. I was overwhelmed with the technical aspect of the film; in various scenes, we as the audience would see many of the twenty-four characters in one scene (such as on the street in a traffic jam, an airport, social gatherings and ultimately, a political fundraiser) and during that one scene we would eavesdrop of many of their conversations.

Two or three character many be one place talking about the next election in which the fiction Replacement Party candidate is the main topic, while we cut to another group of characters that are nearby talking about whatever else they are concerned with.

During this, we can barely overhear what the character we were just listening to. I thought it was seamlessly tied in to the whole style of the film and found it beautifully made. This is a movie that is moved forward by characters and dialogue.

Lastly, the ending: everyone talks about the ending of this movie and how shocking and unforgettable it was. Though, I did not find the ending as shocking as what some people may saw, I did find it haunting and hard to forget.

I wish more people would appreciate Nashville as what is...an All American Classic.