Expected more

Excellent but underrated film

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Still Mine (2012): Dir: Michael McGowan / Cast: James Cromwell, Genevieve Bujold, Campbell Scott, Julie Stewart, Jonathan Potts: Independent Canadian drama about those things we hold dear. James Cromwell plays a farmer in his eighties whose wife has health issues so he sets out to build a new house in order to aid her. Problems piles up when he must pay money to build on his own property then plans must be drawn up, etc. This becomes predictable and repetitious but it is sure to tug the heart strings. This is a struggling relationship that contains much more heart than many of the young couples who just hook up and have sex. Cromwell delivers a strong performance as someone fighting the system, or in this case, government bureaucrats who are attempting to prevent him from moving forward in this project. Cromwell steals the moment just from speaking but we also feel his aches and desperation when constant opposition presents itself. Genevieve Bujold is equally good as his wife who breaks her hip in a stair fall. She suffers from memory loss, which presents a whole new issue. The supporting players are mainly the grown children who show up and urge Cromwell to move Bujold into a nursing home but he prefers to build the new house and ignore their gripes. Jonathan Potts also plays a less than stellar villain in his quest to relieve them of their home, as well as the new one. This is not blockbuster status but it is a touching film about true love that transcends through a lifetime of heartache and trials while realizing that nothing can take it away. Score: 8 / 10

On description, describing the story in objective terms. When an elderly farmer tries to build a new home for his ailing wife, he faces the wrath of an overzealous government inspector.On meaning, describing what the story/director is trying to say is still devoted and still determined.On worldview, describing what rules/principles/values is in use by the characters. First, for rules, you should try to put yourself above the law or think that you are. Second, for principles mercy (Matthew 5:44), Contentment (Matthew 6:25), Hope (2 Corinthians 4:16-18), Christian Fellowship (2 Corinthians 6:14), Faith (Galatians 5:5-6), Perseverance (Philippians 3:13-14), Prayer (Philippians 4:6), Contemplation and reflection (Colossians 3:2-3), Forbearance (Colossians 3:12-13), Industriousness (2 Thessalonians 3:10), Fidelity (Hebrews 13:4), Evangelism (1 Peter 3:15), Loyalty (1 Peter 4:8), Generosity (1 John 3:17), and Love (1 John 4:16-19). Third, for the values were: marriage, family, their farm, neighbors, land and church.Discussing the characters' behavior based upon biblical principles is Craig Morrison reminded me of Nehemiah and Irene Morrison reminded me of Ruth for her loyalty to her husband.On interpretation, describing what the movie means to me personally is nothing shouldn't stop you from building what's on your heart to build as courage breeds honor when adversity comes up against you. Whereas; the unforgettable line for me was when Craig Morrison said, "age is just an abstraction, not a straight-jacket." What this means to me is you can't put a limit on age, as the scripture that follows this comes from 1 Timothy 4:12. Moreover, the other scriptures that was brought to my attention either during or after the movie were: Psalms 127:1; Proverbs 15:22; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 16:18; 1 Chronicles 29:28; Nehemiah 1-7 and Nehemiah 11-13.Basically, this movie follows a theme of rebellion against the Law.

I have no words to really express how much this movie truly affected my emotions. Just a big WOW. Well written and well acted. Movies based on true stories are the best, especially when they deal with real situations and don't need extra subplots. Tom Cromwell deserves a big round of applause! He is excellent. Have always liked him.This is a movie that every compassionate human being should see. Anyone can relate to the love between husband and wife, family and friends. And yes, wish we could have more Craig Morrisons in this world. But alas, money and bureaucracy are more alluring to the Now generation. Integrity is a word seldom used or adhered to in our world society. So sad. It is a great word and let's you sleep without remorse at night. This is a very good movie. Have the tissue handy but remember that families are going through these very real issues every second of the day all across the world, so don't dismiss this movie as a geezer movie or a chick film. As I said before, it is for every compassionate human being strong enough to have integrity and remember what the word means.

In addition to Still Mine being a bit of a life/love story about Craig and Irene, it is also a lesson in how over reaching and powerful government agencies have become. They intrude, destroy, and fee you to death at every opportunity. Do we own our property or don't we? This is a great example of why we need to revisit what freedom, and what our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is really all about. Why do we put up with this from OUR government? It needs to stop! Of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, for the PEOPLE. Let this be your wake up call. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie from beginning to end. Heart warming and some things ARE worth fighting for. :)