A_Different_Drummer Confession first. I am not a huge country fan (though I do have a collection of Roger Miller and Ernie Ford tunes) and George Strait was really not on my radar before this. Then I stumbled onto this film. The story about a star who wants to chuck it all and seek his/her roots appears corny on the surface, but, as the film professors have said, there are only a dozen or so real story-lines anyway, so some recycling is to be expected. And George Strait did not initially appear to be the most polished actor I had ever come across -- until I figured out that he was not trying to act, he was more or less playing himself, and, according to the IMDb database -- AN EXTRAORDINARILY RELIABLE SOURCE -- this is the first and last film he ever made. So I decided to give the film a chance ... and I was hooked. The film is subtle, engaging, and it draws you in. The story is universal. Strait is more than adequate for what turned out to be the role of a lifetime. The presence of Lesley Ann Warren is a bonus as this accomplished actress (who started out on the Mission Impossible TV series) can make changing a tire engrossing. And despite the scorn heaped by the critics, the album from the film was one of the most successful in Strait's career. Summary -- not on a par with the Godfather, bit a well-crafted and engaging one of a kind tale with a soundtrack to die for. Recommended.

gwnightscream George Strait, Lesley Ann Warren and Isabel Glasser star in this 1992 drama. This focuses on country singer, Dusty (Strait) who is getting tired of the new-age performing arts. He decides to take a break from the limelight by going back to his roots and soon, he finds romance with woman, Harley (Glasser). His long-time friend and manager, Lula (Warren) searches for him and learns that he's found love. During Dusty's absence, Lula secretly replaces him with song writer, Buddy (Kyle Chandler) who tries to get money off the whole thing. Eventually, Dusty sets him straight and gets back in the grove performing the way he wants. This is a good romantic drama and George is great in it. I recommend this.

Joseph-gabo My sisters friend had rented this movie and invited me to watch one day. I flat out was against watching this movie because I assumed it had nothing of interest for me. I had no idea who George Strait was, nor any care for country music. But I gave in and sat through it. This movie was a classic romance movie using country music and a small town as a backdrop. The main reason I am here writing a review is because this movie I heard opened doors for many people who had no care for the Country music genre but because of this movie are fans of country music, mostly George Strait as I have become. Its a simple movie. Great soundtrack. But a movie that opened my heart and ears into a new world.

coolmanray I was not expecting George Strait to come out in his first film and win an Oscar for best actor, anyone who expected otherwise is just ridiculous. But he did progress through the movie and you can clearly see he is better in the last half. This is one of those movies I can watch over and over when it comes on. Its also a great lesson. Please do not try to read too much into this movie as most critics do, just sit back and enjoy the story with no preconceived notions and you will be entertained. Leslie Ann Warren does a great job for her part, as does John Doe and Isabel Glasser. All the music in the movie and a couple more are available on the Soundtrack, which I personally think is George Straits best album he has ever put out.