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Movie and TV Discussion => Movie reviews => Topic started by: David Vaughn on August 23, 2021, 01:18:33 PM
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Studio: Paramount
Release Date: August 10, 2021
Rating: R
Film: 3/5
Plot
Following 24 unique characters through 5 days in the country music capital presents a complexly textured portrayal (and critique) of America’s obsession with celebrity and power. Among the various stars, aspirants, hangers-on, observers, and media folk are a politically ambitious country icon and his fragile star protegee, a self-absorbed rock star who woos a lonely married gospel singer, a talentless waitress painfully humiliated at her first singing gig, a runaway wife with dreams of stardom, and a campaign guru who is trying to organize a concert rally for an unseen presidential candidate.
My Thoughts
I was on the fence about requesting this film because its rare that I enjoy his films. Sure, there’s a few in there I like such as MASH and Popeye, but for every one of those there are four or five others I could barely sit through. In this case, it falls somewhere in the middle. I give him credit for taking on such an ambitious project and for the most part, he makes it work. What I enjoyed most about the film is how many of the topics brought up in the 1970s are still pertinent today—especially with the political components in the film.
My biggest gripe is the musical sequences go on forever. In lieu of just playing a stanza of a song we have to sit all the way through it. In some cases, this is a good thing, but in most cases, they are quite painful to watch (I’m not particularly keen on country music).
Video 4.5/5
Audio 4/5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Special Features:
- 24 Tracks: Robert Alman’s NASHVILLE
- Commentary by Director Robert Altman
- Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray + Digital Copy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty3oclCA-uM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty3oclCA-uM)
Conclusion
What I enjoyed most about this film was seeing many of the actors that I’ve come to know over the years all in one place. The story itself makes more sense when it finally ends and I’m sure a second viewing would probably increase my rating, but at 160 minutes long, I doubt I’ll be committing that much time to the film anytime soon. The Paramount Presents (#24) treatment is excellent and I’m sure we’ll see a 4K release at some point in the future.
Reference Review System:
JVC DLA-RS2000 4K Ultra High-Definition Front Projector
(Calibrated with Portrait Displays CalMAN color calibration software & C6-HDR Meter from Portrait Displays) (https://www.portrait.com/)
Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 88” 16x9 Fixed Screen
Trinnov Altitude 16 Audio/Video Processor
ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
System Controller: URC MX-990
M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
SVS PC-Ultra Cylinder Subwoofer
HSU VTF-15H MK2 Subwoofer
JL Audio Dominion F110 Subwoofer x 2
Mini DSP HD controlling all subwoofers
Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner