A River Runs Through It is a lyrical and nostalgic film from director Robert Redford (Quiz Show, Ordinary People), based on the popular autobiographical novel by Norman MacLean. The film chronicles two brothers' coming of age in early 20th-century Missoula, Montana, under the stern tutelage of their minister father (Tom Skerritt). He instils in them a love of fly fishing, which for one brother (Brad Pitt) becomes a lifelong passion even as he sets out to become a newspaperman and struggles with his addiction to gambling. The other brother, Norman (Craig Sheffer), dreams of exploring the world outside Missoula as he falls in love with a local girl (Emily Lloyd) who also dreams of broader horizons. Soon one brother must discover the true meaning of family loyalty when the other finds himself in deeper trouble than ever before. Redford, who also narrates the film, does a masterful job in re-creating the period and in drawing out affecting performances from his young cast. An Oscar winner for Philippe Rousselot's luminescent cinematography, this is a poignant and special film. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful hymn to Fishing Fishing has not been the subject of many films. It is perceived by many as a rather dull, static sport more sleep inspiring than awe inspiring. But in "A River Runs through it" we have a quite beautiful celebration of the gentle art. I was once a fisherman and this film reminds me of why I enjoyed it so much and why in my twilight years I would like to be that man who is too old to fish the big waters but is still out there trying. The film is based on the wonderful little autobiographical novella of... more info
Well... this movie is certainly like a river... long, slow and with some fishes in it... which are hard to get I will probably atract some negative votes for this review, but I must speak my mind. I do not regret watching this movie, but I can not agree with the previous reviewers and give it the five stars. And here are the reasons.
First, if somebody asked me what this movie is about, I would be forced to answer: "Well, I am not sure...". If somebody asked me, what is happening in this movie, I would have to say: "Not much". If I was asked, is there any humour in it, well, I would have to say: "Not really".... more info
A River Runs Through It What a fantastic film and so true to family life and what your children turn out like even though you try your best I would watch this again and probably cry again too
What do stars mean anyway?- Inspired film from the depths So much can be said about this film... I'm no writer, but I felt every moment of this film and for the first time in a long while my heart yearned throughout the whole film. I found that "A river" a story close to my own heart and personal experience. A deep story of creation and how people with gifts and a reckless nature really are sometimes too big or maybe too impatient for this world. Love abounds throughout this film and I guess what really touched me was the fathers patients for both his sons and his... more info
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