This autobiographical drama looks at a family in rural Montana in early 20th century. The cinematography crisply captures the beautiful Montana scenery. There are fine performances from Skerritt as a minister and Sheffer and Pitt as his sons, determined to forge their own identities. While the relationships among the three men are well developed, there is little here that is interesting. There is really no plot to speak of, and the deliberate pace makes it drag. Furthermore, fly-fishing scenes do not amount to a riveting movie experience. There is too much narration (provided by Redford, as the Sheffer character reflecting back late in life) and it is a bit pompous.
Review of A River Runs Through It
