MR is a film you enjoy more, as it goes on. On the whole, the film is a delight, and really works, cause of the two lead's characters. They are both strong willled, stubborn, and have been through a lot. It's their indépendance and will. They're characters who take things at face value. We would love to meet these characters, and so wish they were real. Divorced Field and little son (natural likeable performance by Haim) have just moved into this town, and have bought a farm. Field strikes up a friendship, with a general store/pharmacy owner, Garner, in a wonderful take note performance, which garnered a lot of buzz for Oscar nominee selection. Although romance really hits the two near the end, with an awesome last bit of dialogue, you'll never forget, they were sort of romancing it, pretty much, from near the start, it was a conservative sort. Really throwing a spanner in the works, is Fields, younger buck ex (Kerwin) who arrives on the scene. He is a hoot and delivers a stealing performance, which must be acknowledged. He puts a lot of pep into his character. One slow 180 shot scene, which was quite a knock for six reveal. This film just grows on you. See it for Garner's once in a lifetime performance, and Kerwin. Also the most contunual if annoying, stealing dancing partner scene.
Review of Murphy's Romance
