Movie Review: Get Low

Get Low takes place in Tennessee during the Great Depression and is about a funeral parlour owner, Frank Quinn (played my darling, DARLING love Bill Murray) who one day has a hermit named Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) come in requesting to have a funeral for himself. The catch is, he wants it while he’s still alive.

The Good:

Uhm, this is in an independent period film starring Bill Murray. Need I say more? Probably not, but I will, anyway. First off, let me openly declare my passionate love for Bill which I’ve held close to my heart since near infancy. He is my favourite. Bar none. Second, I love the 1930s. They’re my favourite era fashion, music and even film-wise. Third, indie films that are well-made give me THE biggest hard on (you know, if I had a… you know…).

The music was great, the cinematography was lovely and the cast was wonderful. Robert Duvall definitely deserves an Oscar nod for this role and I can honestly say that out of every movie I’ve ever seen him in, this was probably my favourite. For once, one of those “aging male who finds himself” roles actually DOES deserve some accolade (I’m looking at YOU, Jeff Bridges).

The Bad:

I honestly didn’t find one thing wrong with this movie in MY opinion, but having said that, after watching the trailer again, I can honestly say that what you see is what you get. If you don’t think you’ll be into a movie like it, don’t throw away $13. I’d say it’s more for the seasoned film buff or if you’re a Bill Murray/Robert Duvall fan OR if you’re really into indie films.

The movie is only showing in select theatres and opens this weekend!