Sunday, June 18, 2023

Tender Mercies (1983)

This nicely low key film stars Robert Duvall as a once successful country-western star, who having destroyed his life and career through drink, seeks redemption through sobriety and the love of a young war widow and her son. Understated and truthfil film eschews the bells and whistles for heart felt story telling. Duvall's character at times feels baffled and unworthy of his second chance, espically as some associated characters prove not so lucky. ***

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