This is a story of the great American adventure; a keel boat trip up the Missouri River in 1832. No phones, no wonder drugs, no interstate highways, no TV, not even toilet paper or flush toilets; this movie is about a time when men were men, and they had to be tough to survive--or they were dead. Made during a time when sex and foul language wasn't used to sell movies, action, and the camaraderie among the men--sells this movie. A great cast makes the story come alive; Kirk Douglas is great as Jim Deakins, Arthur Hunnicutt cements his place as one of America's great character actors with his role as Uncle Zeb, and what can you say about Elizabeth Threatt--a beautiful gal with eyes that could melt an iceberg. I wish this movie was five hours long--I didn't want it to end. If you've got two hours and nothing to do, check this movie out--you won't be dissapointed.
Review of The Big Sky
