This could have been a very good movie--in fact, part of it was excellent--the story of Ira and Ruth. First, the good stuff--almost no profanity--so refreshing these days. But the director felt the movie HAS to have some, though limited, nudity which added nothing to the story. In fact, the story would have resonated better without it, focusing on love instead of sex.
OK, SPOILER!! The film parallels 2 love stories, Ira & Ruth's, which spans many, many years, complete with highs and lows and challenges. On the contrary, Luke and Sophia know each other for about 6 weeks, yet develop a passion that is hard to believe is as enduring as Ira & Ruth's. Also in that span of time,Luke rises to near-world champion in bull-riding, and Sophia develops a deep friendship with Ira (more believable, but still, where does she get all that time?) Within days of Ira's death, his art is auctioned off, complete with a hardbound book of all the artwork. While it is plausible that this could have all been arranged ahead of time, it's just another of many implausible coincidences. And the conclusion is just TOO happily-ever-after.
Yes, this is an enjoyable movie, and it's great to see Alan Alda, as well as his younger counterpart, if you put aside any thoughts of logic.
Also your opinion of bull riding being inhumane or not may change, or be confirmed, by this film.
OK, SPOILER!! The film parallels 2 love stories, Ira & Ruth's, which spans many, many years, complete with highs and lows and challenges. On the contrary, Luke and Sophia know each other for about 6 weeks, yet develop a passion that is hard to believe is as enduring as Ira & Ruth's. Also in that span of time,Luke rises to near-world champion in bull-riding, and Sophia develops a deep friendship with Ira (more believable, but still, where does she get all that time?) Within days of Ira's death, his art is auctioned off, complete with a hardbound book of all the artwork. While it is plausible that this could have all been arranged ahead of time, it's just another of many implausible coincidences. And the conclusion is just TOO happily-ever-after.
Yes, this is an enjoyable movie, and it's great to see Alan Alda, as well as his younger counterpart, if you put aside any thoughts of logic.
Also your opinion of bull riding being inhumane or not may change, or be confirmed, by this film.