list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around A River Runs Through It on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/A_River_Runs_Through_It/29054/default.aspx Title: A River Runs Through It
Year: 1992
Director: Robert Redford
Plot: Robert Redford's lyrical direction sets the tone for this evocative adaptation of author Norman MacLean's memoir of his idyllic Montana youth. The MacLean family is presided over by the strict but encouraging Rev. MacLean (Tom Skerritt) and his loving wife (Brenda Blethyn). Craig Sheffer stars as the young Norman, the older son in his family, who takes his school work and writing a bit too seriously for Paul (Brad Pitt), the impetuous younger son, to take much stock in. Paul would rather have a good time, drink and play cards than get involved with academic study. Where Norman wants to be a college literature professor, Paul would prefer to stay in Montana all his life and wrangle some kind of job writing for a local newspaper. But, ironically, Paul is the better fly fisherman and in this way attains a sense of perfection. The film also details the MacLean boys' involvement with a colorful group of town's people -- including a young Indian woman Paul decides to date and the defiant Jessie (Emily Lloyd), whom Norman later marries. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:08:33 GMTA River Runs Through It1992Robert Redford<a href="/players/P___107758/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Robert Redford</a>'s lyrical direction sets the tone for this evocative adaptation of author Norman MacLean's memoir of his idyllic Montana youth. The MacLean family is presided over by the strict but encouraging Rev. MacLean (<a href="/players/P____66091/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tom Skerritt</a>) and his loving wife (<a href="/players/P_____6748/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Brenda Blethyn</a>). <a href="/players/P___111090/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Craig Sheffer</a> stars as the young Norman, the older son in his family, who takes his school work and writing a bit too seriously for Paul (<a href="/players/P____56988/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Brad Pitt</a>), the impetuous younger son, to take much stock in. Paul would rather have a good time, drink and play cards than get involved with academic study. Where Norman wants to be a college literature professor, Paul would prefer to stay in Montana all his life and wrangle some kind of job writing for a local newspaper. But, ironically, Paul is the better fly fisherman and in this way attains a sense of perfection. The film also details the MacLean boys' involvement with a colorful group of town's people -- including a young Indian woman Paul decides to date and the defiant Jessie (<a href="/players/P____42811/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Emily Lloyd</a>), whom Norman later marries. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide49Tag Target (>10)28133http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t89799mv4a4.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/A_River_Runs_Through_It/29054/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Re_Burn_After_Reading/75/35745/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: rjsprague
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Post Date: 9/30/2008 9:06:03 PM
Body: Yes unlike in Legends of the Fall, where Brad Pitt's pathetic character only dies at the very end while fighting a bear, or A River Runs Through It (An excellent film btw), where his character, again, doesn't die till near the end despite being a blatant fool, this movie finally does something right - it kills Brad Pitt's stupid character quickly. I enjoy Brad Pitt as an actor, and certainly he has had some excellent roles, but pandering to the audience who must have their beloved hottie kept on screen despite it being barely believable he hasn't been clubbed to death in a back alley is just UNFORGIVABLE! (heh hope you catch that reference, god bless youtube). I can't wait to see it now!!!
]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:06:03 GMTrjspragueFRESH9/30/2008 9:06:03 PMYes unlike in Legends of the Fall, where Brad Pitt's pathetic character only dies at the very end while fighting a bear, or A River Runs Through It (An excellent film btw), where his character, again, doesn't die till near the end despite being a blatant fool, this movie finally does something right - it kills Brad Pitt's stupid character quickly. I enjoy Brad Pitt as an actor, and certainly he has had some excellent roles, but pandering to the audience who must have their beloved hottie kept on screen despite it being barely believable he hasn't been clubbed to death in a back alley is just UNFORGIVABLE! (heh hope you catch that reference, god bless youtube). I can't wait to see it now!!! http://www.spout.com/groups/Dish_Me_Up_Some/Re_angelina_jolie/332/10465/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: divinemsjunebug
Post To: Dish Me Up Some
Post Date: 6/9/2007 1:36:42 AM
Body: Yes, I hope those children will be extremely fortunate and grow up with a lot of love (either from them or their nannies...lol). It seems they really love their children and the kids always seem happy when you see pictures of them, so I hope they will grow up well adjusted.You know, I have to say my favorite Angelina Jolie movie is Original Sin with Antonio Bandares (it might have been because of him) but I really thought it was a good movie. Lara Kroft Tomb Raider was a pretty fun movie as well as Mr. and Mrs. Smith too.Brad Pitt - sigh, I just love looking at him. I think he was good in Meet Joe Black and of course A River Runs Through it...
]]>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:36:42 GMTdivinemsjunebugDish Me Up Some6/9/2007 1:36:42 AMYes, I hope those children will be extremely fortunate and grow up with a lot of love (either from them or their nannies...lol). It seems they really love their children and the kids always seem happy when you see pictures of them, so I hope they will grow up well adjusted.You know, I have to say my favorite Angelina Jolie movie is Original Sin with Antonio Bandares (it might have been because of him) but I really thought it was a good movie. Lara Kroft Tomb Raider was a pretty fun movie as well as Mr. and Mrs. Smith too.Brad Pitt - sigh, I just love looking at him. I think he was good in Meet Joe Black and of course A River Runs Through it... http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/Re_Top_5_Sea_Water_Movies/304/9419/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: ottobud
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Post Date: 5/26/2007 11:59:18 AM
Body: A River Runs Through It?! Well, at least Das Boot was mentioned, even though it wasn't actually included on the list (it would be my #1). Some others I would definitely include would be A Night To Remember (certainly the best film based on the Titanic disaster), Lifeboat (great single-set Hitchcock that takes place entirely on the water), Run Silent, Run Deep, The Caine Mutiny and, of course, Open Water.
]]>Sat, 26 May 2007 15:59:18 GMTottobudFilmspotting5/26/2007 11:59:18 AMA River Runs Through It?! Well, at least Das Boot was mentioned, even though it wasn&#39;t actually included on the list (it would be my #1). Some others I would definitely include would be A Night To Remember (certainly the best film based on the Titanic disaster), Lifeboat (great single-set Hitchcock that takes place entirely on the water), Run Silent, Run Deep, The Caine Mutiny and, of course, Open Water. http://www.spout.com/blogs/biga/archive/2006/4/28/1008.aspx Post By: BigA
Post To: Misc ramblings from the blog of BigA
Post Date: 4/28/2006 11:15:00 PM
Body: In the past few years I've acquired a new hobby: fly fishing. In many of my fishing "circles" they refer to "A River Runs Through It" as "The Movie". I didn't fully understand why avid fly fisher people would love and hate this movie all at the same time. I only recently took the time to watch it. Its a wonderful story. it also has beautiful cinematography. I would recommend it to certain friends and many of my family. However, now I understand the history around the movie...Now I understand why people that love fishing rivers would have a bitter sweet reaction to this movie. The river that portions of the story takes place is now a ecologically wasteland a certain form of mining has rendered the water virtually unihabitable. Why do we destroy the things we love? Much like the "progress" of the mine has ruined this beautiful river..and much like the way the character "Paul" self destructs. The movie itself has irreversably changed the sport of fishing the river. After the release of "The Movie", fly fishing's popularity skyrocketed. Small fly shops popped up everywhere, people were dropping 100's-1000's of dollars on high end fly fishing equipment and guided trips. Now droves of people show up at the river's edge looking like they fell out of a Orvis catalog. They are there to get their slice of heaven...elbow to elbow with the other people that were inspired by "The Movie"
]]>Sat, 29 Apr 2006 03:15:00 GMTBigAMisc ramblings from the blog of BigA4/28/2006 11:15:00 PMIn the past few years I've acquired a new hobby: fly fishing. In many of my fishing "circles" they refer to "A River Runs Through It" as "The Movie". I didn't fully understand why avid fly fisher people would love and hate this movie all at the same time. I only recently took the time to watch it. Its a wonderful story. it also has beautiful cinematography. I would recommend it to certain friends and many of my family. However, now I understand the history around the movie...Now I understand why people that love fishing rivers would have a bitter sweet reaction to this movie. The river that portions of the story takes place is now a ecologically wasteland a certain form of mining has rendered the water virtually unihabitable. Why do we destroy the things we love? Much like the "progress" of the mine has ruined this beautiful river..and much like the way the character "Paul" self destructs. The movie itself has irreversably changed the sport of fishing the river. After the release of "The Movie", fly fishing's popularity skyrocketed. Small fly shops popped up everywhere, people were dropping 100's-1000's of dollars on high end fly fishing equipment and guided trips. Now droves of people show up at the river's edge looking like they fell out of a Orvis catalog. They are there to get their slice of heaven...elbow to elbow with the other people that were inspired by "The Movie" http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/family/MemberTagFilms.aspxfamily
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