Synopsis
A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party... while he was still alive.
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Cast
- Bill MurrayFrank Quinn
- Sissy SpacekMattie Darrow
- Robert DuvallFelix Bush
- Lucas BlackBuddy
- Bill CobbsRev. Charlie Jackson
- Gerald McRaneyRev. Gus Horton
- Scott CooperCarl
- Chandler RiggsTom
- Lori Beth SikesKathryn
- Linds EdwardsWKNG Announcer
Recommendations
- 100
Observer
Resonating with warmth and sardonic wit and containing a majestic performance by Robert Duvall. - 90
Boxoffice Magazine
Will appeal strongly to a mature audience drawn to robust characters, dry wit, and great performances. - 88
Rolling Stone
Funny, touching and acutely observed film. - 83
Christian Science Monitor
Not only Duvall shines. Murray, in case anybody still doubted it, is one of the finest character actors in America. - 80
Variety
With a mix of sly humor, homespun grace and affecting poignancy, Get Low casts a well-nigh irresistible spell. - 80
Movieline
The pleasures Get Low offers lie in the process of simply getting there, in watching performers take material that has some limitations (the script, inspired by a true story, is by Chris Provenzano and C. Gaby Mitchell) and turn it into something that has the rough-hewn, no-nonsense veracity of folk music. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The results are entertaining -- up to a point. - 70
Village Voice
Despite that maddening third-act stumble, Get Low is a pleasure to watch.
