Best Man in Grass Creek

An independent movie about real people - yes, there are still people out there with big hair. No murders, no special effects, just an affectionate look at people. I had read about the movie when it was shown at the Heartland Film Festival; I was not disappointed. A movie with a plot,character development and intelligence. Is it 'To Kill a Mockingbird'? No, but it is fun.

We actually made it to Grass Creek recently. Not an easy place to get to, but everyone that passed us gave us a friendly wave. Kindness to strangers is still alive in the US. Perhaps that's one reason this movie was made.

Great movie. Maybe not a family show exactly but a great date night one. A rare Comedy /Romance you don't have to panic if the kids walk in the room. Good acting and fun romp.

On first blush, you think this is a "chick flick". But the story is actually told from John Newcombe's character so you get the funny nuances that come only from the male's point of view. My wife and I loved it! Being from the midwest, I can relate to the "hillbilly" humor when they visit Grass Creek, Indiana.

Of course, I'm extremely biased due to the fact that my dh's cousins appear in the film. Too bad their names aren't listed on IMDb. They deserve a little credit. Beyond that the movie is worth seeing just because it is a refreshing change from all the gory action films that seem to catch everyone's attention. It is simple, clean and good. Need a laugh? There are many in this film about a man's reluctance to commit after being jilted at the altar. Some of the events in the film are based on true wedding stories - "the crying preacher" and the "reluctant groom." The final wedding takes place in an actual church located in Northern Indiana where one of the "cousins" is the official preacher. In the movie, however, he plays the part of a salesman. Most impressive to me, was the fact that his son trained the cows. Don't miss this one! It's amazingly funny.

A very funny yet extremely heartwarming film. This small independent film is heads above many major studio productions. "Best Man in Grass Creek" great example that you don't have to spend millions of dollars to produce a quality film. This film deserves a much wider screening. John Newcombe did an outstanding job in his directorial debut. I hope we see more from Newcombe in the future. Kudos also to Newcombe and the rest of the cast. "Best Man in Grass Creek" also demonstrates quite clearly you don't need a host of "big names" to turn out a quality piece of work.