Very well executed

Memorable, crazy movie

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

I watched this film once and thought it was interesting but what just happened? Then I watched again and saw something else. I saw ordinary people doing ordinary things in an ordinary way. Third time through I saw my own life with all the internal challenges I face and how I just go on living without complaining or coming to some devastating conclusion just moving on to the next scene.As a wanabe filmmaker I saw incredible actors who are capable of incredible drama and action doing the most understated roles brilliantly. Ordinary life is sometimes boring and slow with little reward at the end. Love is so often unrequited and good deeds so often unrewarded but that's life. I liked this film.

Unfortunately, learning that I should have read the reviews first is the most positive thing I have to say about this film. The cast attracted me; the story lost me. Take away: Montana is cold and boring.

What a sleeper of a movie. The characters weren't even interesting. However, I kept watching because it has great reviews, so I was sure there was going to be some climax and/or crazy way the characters lives "intersected" (as the summary described). I truly don't even know what to say about this movie except I'm a bit ticked and I want my 2 hours back. (But if you're still intrigued and want to watch, I'll give you this hint: what you see in the first 5 minutes is what you'll get for the other 142 minutes.)

It is galling to read some of the negative reviews of this film as it suggests that many reviewers are not appreciating the film for what it is and that is a film about three short stories about the relationships of four women set against a bleak if not magnificent back-drop of a rural America. The film is superbly acted and subtle and has no need for contrivances and special effects that appear to dominate many of our films nowadays. It can't be accused of not telling a story, it can't be accused of poor acting and it can't be accused of poor direction. So it is hard to fathom why there are so many negative reviews. If a viewer wants an action film then of course they will be dissapointed but this is not the point of the film it is to show how everyday events often boring and take place in mundane environments but to being able to capture this is the surely is the essence of good film making.