Rating: 
Summary: Excellent entertainment
Review:
This is the only George Strait film performance I have ever watched, and I am impressed. Although it was released nine years ago (1994) I only viewed it last night for the first time.
His performance was very good. He acts as well as he sings! The supporting cast, including Lesley Ann Warren, who played Lula(his manager), Isabel Glasser (as his girl friend, Harley), John Doe (his best buddy, Earl), all turned in sterling performances as did the other cast members. I was unfamiliar with all of the cast except Lesley Warren, whom I have seen in many movies, and who always does well in my opinion. Not all singers can act as well as they sing, but this was a good story, well acted, with a positive ending. It was a pure joy to watch throughout, and the direction by Chris Cain was very good,as was the story line by writer Rex McGee. Joseph (Joe) Pierre,
author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance
and other books
Rating:
Summary: Excellent entertainment
Review:
This is the only George Strait film performance I have ever watched, and I am impressed. Although it was released nine years ago (1994) I only viewed it last night for the first time.
His performance was very good. He acts as well as he sings! The supporting cast, including Lesley Ann Warren, who played Lula(his manager), Isabel Glasser (as his girl friend, Harley), John Doe (his best buddy, Earl), all turned in sterling performances as did the other cast members. I was unfamiliar with all of the cast except Lesley Warren, whom I have seen in many movies, and who always does well in my opinion. Not all singers can act as well as they sing, but this was a good story, well acted, with a positive ending. It was a pure joy to watch throughout, and the direction by Chris Cain was very good,as was the story line by writer Rex McGee. Joseph (Joe) Pierre,
author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance
and other books
Rating:
Summary: pure country...pure pleasure?
Review: a cute, romantic movie. george strait is very good-looking. the movie also has a good soundtrack. it's harmless, go watch it!! it's an enjoyable film.
Rating: 
Summary: This is not White Trash!
Review: Admittedly there have been white trash movies, but this definitely is NOT one of those! This is a remake of "A Star is Born" but the treatment of the subject is timeless, as well as timely.
Many music stars have tried to broaden their careers and incomes, and venture into movies. Some have been bad actors, and succeeded anyway(in the case of Elvis), and some have done well and their work has stood on it's own merit. Randy Travis(I'm not a fan) is one, and now-so has George Strait. The movie was very satisfying, and very believable. The story revolves around a country music star who collides with his manager-a long time friend. Perhaps an old girlfriend-as the movie implies. Along the way he finds his true love late in life. I like this character, because he doesn't use bad language, isn't abusive, and doesn't lust after every female in sight. He has principles, but he also has A couple of warts that cause temporary setbacks in his life. There are charactors with stronger libidus, but they orbit around the main charactor, thankfully. As would be expected, there is a strong music track, but the music is not intrusive. The music is well timed with the scenes, and helps the viewer to follow the plot-as it should. The ending is a happy one-and we aren't usually surprised. I'm sure the critics found the plot "predictable". I have decided after viewing this movie, that it works because of the fabulous job of casting that was done and the fantastic job that all the actors did to bring their characters to life. To viewers who fear they would be subjected to yet another music star "trying movies" think again. Strait is not only real-he's a damn good singer and a hell of an actor. I could find no major flaw in this movie. It was stellar entertainment. I don't consider myself a movie fan, but this movie joined my collection not long after it's release on VHS, before we ever had DVD. Not only that, but I plan to add this picture to my DVD Collection, when I finally get a player to view it on. I'm not a huge country music fan, but I am a new fan to George Strait because of this picture, and the sound track. I might even think about going to Fan Fair again because of it!
Rating:
Summary: Fun, formula story is pretty damn true
Review: And George is GORGEOUS. Quick synopsis: Disillusioned country superstar/purist-at-heart walks away from commercialism, only to be replaced by cookie-cutter; fans don't know the difference because of smoke/mirrors onstage. That's just the first 40 minutes. Meanwhile our hero is going back to his roots, hangs out in country bars, gets into fight for great girl who has fabulous salt-of-earth father and cute quirky brothers. It's a grin from end to end. Meanwhile his music machine churns without him. Lesley Ann Warren is clearly histrionic in the role of cynical romantic handler playing cover-your-ass at all costs. But loyal band members are torn, while cookie cutter suddenly discovers the definition of the word "leverage." It's great fun if not great art. FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL country music. Some of King George's greatest work is here. If country music, the music business and George Strait interest you, have a ball! I did.
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Summary: Can't get enough of George Strait!!!
Review: As usual, great scripts are never given to the country singers that decide to try their hand at movies. But it didn't matter to me in this movie!! I believe George Strait is very talented, and he really projected a presence in this film. However, the storyline just didn't cut it for me... it's ridiculous how this woman meets Dusty (played by George Strait), and doesn't know he's this famous country singer... especially since she goes out to country and western clubs. Hmmm... just a little too far-fetched... surely she would have seen a poster of him somewhere in one of those clubs... and how could a country performer just hang out at a country and western club and not be noticed by the others. But that's just one hole in this poorly-written film. George Strait looks great in this film, the music is wonderful... but the story... well, it's a good story, put together badly. Why am I giving it four stars?? I just can't give George Strait less than that... sorry!
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Summary: strait to the movies
Review: first of all let's be honest. george strait is not an actor. it's one thing to make great country songs and videos, but another to carry A film. But like everything he does, george's less is best policy works for pure country. He doesn't try to over extend his acting abilitys and instead uses his music and natural abilities to look good and be relaxed at movie making. Diehard George Strait fans will love this movie that makes the best of George and his abilitys. Credit goes to director Chis Cain for making the most of George's talent and putting together A good movie for him to be proud of.
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Summary: Pure Strait
Review: First of all, George Strait is not a polished actor, and does not pretend to be. Yet for years Hollywood types, including Col. Tom Parker, (Elvis's manager) encouraged George to make a film. Talent scouts saw in him a handsomeness, a stage presence, and a likability that fans always knew. But George consistently turned down the offers, preferring to concentrate on his special brand of country music. Finally, a script was fashioned he could relate to. In certain ways, the plot holds to similarities that Strait adheres to. I have been to several of his sold-out concerts. And some of what he chaffes at in "Pure Country" is true. He does not like, and does not feel comfortable with the smoke, the lights, the "volcano blasts" deemed essential by some of his contemporaries. An intensely private man, his character of Dusty, relentlessly promoted by his ambitious manager Lula Rodgers, (Lesley Ann Warren) mirrors a view of a dissillusioned country superstar refusing to be a manipulated "dancing chicken" anymore. His spontaneous side trip off the concert circuit leads him back to his small town roots, where he rediscovers the passion that helped him attain superstar status. Shaving off his beard and pony tail in an attempt to remain anonymous, he meets the beautiful Harley Tucker (Isabel Glasser). Instantly smitten, he hides his stage identity from Harley and makes no attempt to dazzle her with his status as a country music superstar. Indeed, he is just Wyatt and both start to fall deeply in love. Lula, however, will have no part of that, and conspires to undermine the relationship to get Dusty back on the road. Almost all of the songs in this wonderful movie are sung by Strait, and can be found on the Pure Country CD. For an album to be assembled so quickly to meet the requirements of film deadlines, it has gone on to become one of his best selling albums. One of the great mysteries of country music is why the catchy song "Overnight Male" was never released as a single and as a consequence never received radio air play. Rare is the concert where his fans do not clamor for him to sing it. Oh well. "Pure Country" is pure entertainment. If George Strait never makes another movie, he can be dang proud of this effort. Thanks for the memories George.
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Summary: George Strait is no doubt "Pure Country!"
Review: For anyone who loves traditional country music, and who is a fan of George Strait, then you are advised to watch this very fun movie. This movie was very well made for George Strait(which was motion picture debut) as Dusty Wyatt Chandelor. As Dusty becomes more popular as a country music singer, his manager (Lesley Ann Warren) stages all his tours with smoke, strobe lights, and really loud music to where no one can even see or hear the "real" country artist. To be honest, what Strait's character goes through is more like being in one of Garth Brooks tours which is more rock & rap than it is country. So he decides to ditch it all to go back to his small town roots, and there he falls for the lovely Harley Tucker (Isabell Glasser). A very wonderful movie that has a heart and soul. Thanks for being true to country, Mr. Strait!
Rating:
Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: For this to be George Strait's first movie. I'll have to say that it was pretty amazing. He's the kind of guy every girl dreams of. The scene of where he sang "I cross my heart" will just melt your heart. I loved the song so much I had it played during my wedding. So take it from me if you like George you'll love this movie!!!!
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