[re_nortex]

I’d like to add “Tender Mercies” to your list.

ABSOLUTELY!

What a remarkable film it was and still remains. Robert Duvall transformed himself into Mac Sledge, a down and out Country singer/songwriter who puts his life back together. Duvall rightly won an Oscar for his leading role.

What I find appealing about Tender Mercies is that it's one of the few Hollywood releases that doesn't mock Southerners, Texas or Christianity. In fact, Mac's redemption through Christ is treated respectfully and with dignity. The baptismal scene is accurately portrayed and like the entire movie, was shot just south of Dallas.

Rent it, buy it...just get it. Be warned that there are no monsters or exploding cars so it's not suitable for everyone. But if want to see a superb character study, this is among the best. And, oh yes, Wilford Brimley is in it and he's always a great addition to a film.

Ping to dfwgator since we often are on the same page when it comes to sports and movies. Have you seen it?

[dfwgator]

I remember seeing it awhile back, not exactly my cup of tea, but I still liked watching Duvall.

[stephenjohnbanker]

It must have KILLED Hollywood to give Duval an oscar for Tender Mercies. Years later, he had to finance The Apostle with his own money. Fortunately, he made money on the film, despite the studio’s limited release of it : )