Review of Nebraska (2013) by Tvjerry — 22 Dec 2013
Bruce Dern plays a befuddled old man, who sets out to walk from Billings to Lincoln to claim the million dollars he thinks he won. After a few failed starts, his son (Will Forte being serious) decides to take him.
This examination of aging and restrained relationships is directed by Alexander Payne with deadpan delivery and lovely black and white cinematography. It's one of those quietly observed indies with tapped down emotions and humor that's usually underplayed (except June Squibb as his amusingly feisty wife).
The filmmaking is as reserved as the characters: no grand emotions or splashy performances, just a quietly sweet cinematic journey.
This review of Nebraska (2013) was written by Tvjerry on 22 Dec 2013.
Nebraska has generally received very positive reviews.
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