- Scenario: This is not your usual good small town folks versus big bad corporation. It's more subtle than that. It shows a more humane and personal face of the problem with a few nice twists. Very interesting and well made.
- Dialogs: Solid, realistic.
- Characters: Very well built and interesting.
- Actors: Very good work on the part of everyone. Unusual roles for both Matt Damon and Frances McDormand. Damon was particularly spot on for such a low key and subtle performance. Cast also includes Hal Holbrook.
- Photography: Nice and simple.
- Sound: Very subtle music and score done by the incredible Danny Elfman.
- Special effects: None.
- Synopsis & information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091473/
- Who is it for? Those looking for a nice rural story or something with ecological issues, and, of course, Damon fans.
A solid film by Gus Van Sant.
