Movie spotlight
Bare Country
Picture opens with a traveling salesman showing cute redhead Ellie Mae his samples, and we know we're in for a feature length movie not adapted from Shakespeare or George Bernard Shaw but rather drawn from the culture of stag films and dirty jokes. Dalana Bissonnette, aka Kay White, plays Ellie and she's brightened up dozens of cheap porn I've seen without ever achieving a following or recognition. What the salesman is pitching turns out to be a book about sex, appropriately. Film continues with a busy kitchen and living room where girls and cousins hump interchangeably. To a studious schoolgirl he's just humped a boy remarks "You couldn't do that with a book", words for shiftless layabouts and slackers to live by.
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Plot Summary
A cynical old cowboy, in failing health, decides to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing the Grand Ole Opry. He sets out on a journey, encountering various characters and challenges along the way. The film explores themes of aging, regret, and the pursuit of dreams, even in one's twilight years.
Critical Reception
Bare Country received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising James Stewart's performance as the aging cowboy. While some found the plot predictable, others appreciated its gentle exploration of themes and its nostalgic tone. The film is often considered a late-career highlight for Stewart.
What Reviewers Say
James Stewart delivers a poignant and heartfelt performance.
The film's themes of dreams and aging resonate, though the plot can be somewhat formulaic.
A gentle, character-driven drama with a nostalgic feel.
Google audience: Audience reception for Bare Country is not widely documented through Google reviews. However, viewer comments often highlight James Stewart's performance as a major draw and praise the film's emotional depth and satisfying conclusion.
Fun Fact
This film was originally intended as a made-for-television movie but was later released theatrically in some regions.
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