Tender Mercies

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Brandon H @Wonka81 Apr 7 Beautifully done! Exquisite acting by Robert Duvall and the whole cast. One of the most interesting scenes is where Mac lies to his daughter about remembering a lullaby he used to sing to her. It was as if he were afraid of the close moment they could have shared if he had been honest and told her he remembered the lullaby. Such understated performances by all including Allan Hubbard whom was so believable as a little boy moving through life without his bio dad whom died so young he has no memories of him. Duvall deserved the Oscar also the song "Over you" was well written catchy. This is a short sweet film. See more Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Mar 2 Robert Duvall gives one of the best performances anyone has ever given on a movie screen. It is a flawless, nuanced, lived in, subtle work of pure craftsmanship. Tess Harper is also outstanding and the cast is perfect. The writing here is wise, smart, haunting, beautiful and the music is glorious. Bruce Beresford has directed a lived-in emotional masterpiece. See more Carin T @RT97392602 Feb 22 I first saw this movie in 1983 and then here and there parts of of it but always remembered the greatness of the film. It holds up this many years later its a no brainer this was Robert Duvall award winning film. A film to cherish and watch and enjoy See more STEPHEN P @IslandAdventurer Jun 10 This movie still stands up to the test of time. Of course from a much simpler time but it is very well done from many perspectives. The characters are very believable and even sensible for the most part. The story of a reformed alcoholic songwriter/singer who lucks into something worth changing for. Inspiring without being over the top at all. See more Andrew M @RT11481881 10/11/2024 Everybody is very nice to each other in this movie. It is therapeutic to watch if you are trapped in a toxic work environment. Quiet, slow moving, deeply meaningful film. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 09/16/2024 Based out in the sprawling bleak Southern dustbowl plains, this film about a country singer who turned to alcohol plays out very slowly. Expecting a crescendo of doom, we’re finally confronted with some underwhelming sadness and the kitsch easy finale of a reformed character. Wet acting from the ex wife and child star (not by any means a star), help set the scene. All too predictable and all too boring, this was a real disappointment of a Best Picture nominee. Watched on DVD. See more Read all reviews

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