Comments on: A River Runs Through It (1992) http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/ Film reviews and commentary tonight, before I forget tomorrow Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:14:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Sam http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/comment-page-1/#comment-8872 Sam Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:05:27 +0000 http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/#comment-8872 I grew up and still live in Bozeman, MT. I spent much of my childhood and am in the process of spending much of my adulthood fly fishing the same runs of the Gallatin River that 'A River Runs Through It' was filmed on. I can say as a local and as a storyteller that whether or not Redford had the foresight to plan it out, he captured a slice of growing up and fishing the rivers of the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana. Between Maclean's words and the film's cinematography, somebody who lets the film roll over them just might be able to catch a glimpse of what it's been like. The film captures a bit of the feeling of standing waist-deep in the lower Gallatin - lost in thought - and catching a glimpse, right before the take, of a Cutthroat rising to your Yellow Caddis #12. I grew up and still live in Bozeman, MT. I spent much of my childhood and am in the process of spending much of my adulthood fly fishing the same runs of the Gallatin River that ‘A River Runs Through It’ was filmed on. I can say as a local and as a storyteller that whether or not Redford had the foresight to plan it out, he captured a slice of growing up and fishing the rivers of the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana. Between Maclean’s words and the film’s cinematography, somebody who lets the film roll over them just might be able to catch a glimpse of what it’s been like. The film captures a bit of the feeling of standing waist-deep in the lower Gallatin – lost in thought – and catching a glimpse, right before the take, of a Cutthroat rising to your Yellow Caddis #12.

]]> By: Craig http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/comment-page-1/#comment-8868 Craig Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:15:02 +0000 http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/#comment-8868 A River Runs Through It is an excellent movie.One of the best of all time.Redford is excellent at narrating.The story has meaning and attachment.The serenity of the movie is unmatched.A reason I avoid critics is I seldom agree with them so I do not ever take their opinion.This movie should be seen by everyone. A River Runs Through It is an excellent movie.One of the best of all time.Redford is excellent at narrating.The story has meaning and attachment.The serenity of the movie is unmatched.A reason I avoid critics is I seldom agree with them so I do not ever take their opinion.This movie should be seen by everyone.

]]> By: Joe Valdez http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/comment-page-1/#comment-6654 Joe Valdez Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:06 +0000 http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/#comment-6654 <strong>Mark</strong>: Your comment about the film's depth is spot on when you consider how well <em>A River Runs Through It</em> could figure into a classroom discussion of any number of subjects: American history, ecology, family psychology, religion. Most movies are lucky to touch on one subject. <strong>Theresa</strong>: A great movie you can watch with your grandparents is not easy to find; it's like a standup comedian killing with a clean act. However, I agree that this is not only one of the great "family" movies, but one that actually spurs thought on how important communication is within a family. Asking for help or expressing feelings is not the sign of a weak family but quite the opposite. Mark: Your comment about the film’s depth is spot on when you consider how well A River Runs Through It could figure into a classroom discussion of any number of subjects: American history, ecology, family psychology, religion. Most movies are lucky to touch on one subject.

Theresa: A great movie you can watch with your grandparents is not easy to find; it’s like a standup comedian killing with a clean act. However, I agree that this is not only one of the great “family” movies, but one that actually spurs thought on how important communication is within a family. Asking for help or expressing feelings is not the sign of a weak family but quite the opposite.

]]> By: Theresa Nys Strack http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/comment-page-1/#comment-6653 Theresa Nys Strack Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:49:05 +0000 http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/#comment-6653 This is one of our families favorite movies of all time. It captures the beauty of fly fishing, and makes one long to be on the river. It wonderfully captures and portrays the simplicity and complexity of families and the mere moments of life that glue them together. This is one of our families favorite movies of all time. It captures the beauty of fly fishing, and makes one long to be on the river. It wonderfully captures and portrays the simplicity and complexity of families and the mere moments of life that glue them together.

]]> By: Mark Skurnik http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/comment-page-1/#comment-6645 Mark Skurnik Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:22:39 +0000 http://thisdistractedglobe.com/2008/09/22/a-river-runs-through-it-1992/#comment-6645 One of my favorite movies. One can define it and redefine it and break it down and put it back together, but, essentially, it is an historic slice of life that is shared with many films. I enjoy it for what it is and whenever I can catch it on one of the cable stations I am glued to the screen. Like most good movies frequently I find something in it that is new, that I did not notice before. That may be a hallmark of a well told and well presented story. One of my favorite movies. One can define it and redefine it and break it down and put it back together, but, essentially, it is an historic slice of life that is shared with many films. I enjoy it for what it is and whenever I can catch it on one of the cable stations I am glued to the screen. Like most good movies frequently I find something in it that is new, that I did not notice before. That may be a hallmark of a well told and well presented story.

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