madsimon

Movie that makes you feel good. If you liked 'Best in show' you will like this one. Although is not as good as 'Best..' Great cast, interesting and hilarious characters. Written and played well. The folk music is the same platform in this film like dog shows in 'Best in show'. Nevertheless folk music in this movie wasn't really ridiculed. It even left me with a bit of liking it. I'm not going to be a fan of it though. The movie leaves you with the 'feel good' mood and you realize that smile doesn't go off your face till the very end. If you have DVD, deleted scenes are worth watching. My favorite is the one with Amber Cole, the PR lady.

First part of the movie is slow. I was watching it thinking is it actually going to be any good or maybe it's another cheap try on very popular recently subject. It looks cheap but not ridiculous thanks to a very decent acting (especially from Jo D. Jonz). The movie eventually is gripping you and the second part is very good and some shots are just brilliant. There are few details/mistakes that slipped or points that could have been resolved in a more logical way but they don't spoil the movie. I was expecting certain mood and atmosphere in this film and watching it in a cinema really helped. It seems to be inspired by "Addiction" by Abel Ferrara. The director shows lots of potential and I can't wait for another one to see if he can prove it.