DonB-5
This movie was under the radar on release. I love the actors and decided to watch it based on reviews on various sites. It is priceless. Though I can understand how it may not translate that well to a younger audience (and thus some of the low review scores). To really "get" this movie you need to be of a certain age - someone who can remember what it was like in the world 50 or more years ago. Before the age of rules and regulations gone mad and of bureaucracy which exists only for its own sake. My dad grew up on a farm in the 30s and I can see some of his life experiences through this film. Top notch acting and script, and a lot of subject matter to give the viewer something deep and meaty to chew on after the film is over.Anyone born before 1960 - this is a must view movie.
kleduz
In addition to Still Mine being a bit of a life/love story about Craig and Irene, it is also a lesson in how over reaching and powerful government agencies have become. They intrude, destroy, and fee you to death at every opportunity. Do we own our property or don't we? This is a great example of why we need to revisit what freedom, and what our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is really all about. Why do we put up with this from OUR government? It needs to stop! Of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, for the PEOPLE. Let this be your wake up call. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie from beginning to end. Heart warming and some things ARE worth fighting for. :)
Robert Ponce
This movie is a refreshing detour from what's put out there now-a-days. They didn't have to inject vulgarity, violence (physical), suggestive nudity, gross blood shed and other popular attractions. On account of today's popular standards, of fast action, violence and sex (as frequently as they please), this movie does not fit that bill. But any caring person will understand and feel the angst, frustrations, disappointments but above all will feel the LOVE shown by the main characters. The human empathy & sensitivity Craig feels towards his wife Irene is masterfully portrayed by James Cromwell, a character actor fully & competently equipped for "Craig's" part. Geneviève Bujold's portrayal of Irene is just as believable and touching- true to the effects of aging. I was glued to the screen the whole time. See it!
priyantha-bandara
You must have seeing plenty of romantic movies about reckless love involving the blooming young and the middle aged love with an understanding of a level higher. But you have not seeing love if you have not seeing Still Mine. This movie is a wonder of romantic genre thought it speaks of a tale of romance that is 61 years old yet getting strong day by day. After being married for so long and seven children of their own and grand kids the Morrison's keeps the flames burning strong. Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) and Irene Morrison (Geneviève Bujold) are an old couple living in their farm residing in the bliss of old age. Craig though is in his 80s still strong and healthy devotes his time to take care of his wife Irene and her needs when she starts to show signs of declining memory. And he decides to build another more manageable home for them knowing the challenges he will have to endeavor in future. But challenged by the local authorities about the standards of the construction the Morrison's affection grows stronger and their will power is tested. The true beauty of Still Mine is in the sheer sweetness of the old couple. Even how aged and wrinkled they are the romance between them and their true understanding is simply overwhelming. James and Geneviève beautifully portray the characters in a way that the viewers would shed a tear seeing them in love. Each scene they are together is so wonderful that even their eyes speak. Still Mine delivers powerful emotions throughout and anyone would want such fairy tale old age I'm sure. Still Mine is a Canadian production directed by Michael McGowan. And it is based on true events.
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