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Summary: Worse than some, better than a lot
Review: A book-to-movie is not always easy and this movie has moments where it is not quite up to par with the book, but the underlying message still comes through. It is a great story of the things we do, whether we want to or not, for the good of the whole and also of the ties that bind. Plus, Glenne Headley is a stitch as the matriarch Ingrid. Anyone who has ever felt insecure or out-of-place will appreciate this movie (and be glad it's not your family!).
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Summary: Worse than some, better than a lot
Review: A book-to-movie is not always easy and this movie has moments where it is not quite up to par with the book, but the underlying message still comes through. It is a great story of the things we do, whether we want to or not, for the good of the whole and also of the ties that bind. Plus, Glenne Headley is a stitch as the matriarch Ingrid. Anyone who has ever felt insecure or out-of-place will appreciate this movie (and be glad it's not your family!).
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Summary: excellent family movie
Review: Heartwarming, family entertainment. Not a Hollywood type movie.
A great reminder of what is important in life, the treasures and challenges we are given everyday... a wonderful movie to watch with kids who feel they are not fitting in...
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Summary: excellent family movie
Review: Heartwarming, family entertainment. Not a Hollywood type movie.
A great reminder of what is important in life, the treasures and challenges we are given everyday... a wonderful movie to watch with kids who feel they are not fitting in...
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Summary: Enjoyable Watching and Listening
Review: I enjoyed this immensely! The story of culture in small-town, the wholesomeness of the family, friends. The outcome of it all! Music is such a universal language, here exemplified in Wisconsin Shady Bottom. Acting is good. Music is superb! Cineamatography exquisite. Such pastels and scenes!
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Summary: Enjoyable Watching and Listening
Review: I enjoyed this immensely! The story of culture in small-town, the wholesomeness of the family, friends. The outcome of it all! Music is such a universal language, here exemplified in Wisconsin Shady Bottom. Acting is good. Music is superb! Cineamatography exquisite. Such pastels and scenes!
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Summary: Absolutely terrible
Review: I read 'The Sandy Bottom Orchestra', by Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson, a few months ago. It's a beautiful, witty book, and very funny. So, as you can imagine, I was delighted to find that there was also a movie version of it, and hastened to get it. What a disappointment! The movie was sappy beyond words--much of the humor was taken out and replaced with bad acting; it was entirely predictable. I was horrified. It seemed impossible to make hash of a book that thoroughly, but the director of 'The Sandy Bottom Orchestra' certainly did. In short: whether you have or have not read the book, do not see this movie. It is cliched and tiresome and it will not be enjoyable.
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Summary: Absolutely terrible
Review: This movie is one the whole family can enjoy. It promotes wholesome, moral family values. A true feel good movie!
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Summary: Wonderful family movie!
Review: This movie is one the whole family can enjoy. It promotes wholesome, moral family values. A true feel good movie!
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