7/10
Just misses the mark...
25 December 2009
The fact I even started writing this in my head before the verdict should tell you something. I am a documentary fan and so when this Academy Award winner showed up as available to watch on Netflix instant queue (generally filled with good documentaries) I grabbed it.

Why seven stars then? This movie was that close to that many marks I just didn't have the heart to knock it down to six. I loved meeting the people of the town, especially the effected brothers. The big city vs. rural had a grab to it.

What is wrong with this film then? It tried just that little too hard for me, and that caused it to fall farther than if it hadn't placed itself their in the first half hour.

Over all, an excellent movie. Just expect a rather quick ending.
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