Nebraska

An aging, booze-addled father (Bruce Dern) makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son (Will Forte) in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize.


This is the quintessential Oscar nominated movie.  Filmed in black and white, giving it a classic quality.  The screenwriting was easy to follow but not simple with the only flaw being (SPOILER ALERT) when they said that the father had an affair.  The acting was excellent from arguable legend Bruce Dern but also surprisingly from SNL alumni, Will Forte.  June Squibb rocked the film with her priceless humor and impeccable comic timing.  Stacy Keach reminded people of his good acting and it was neat to see Devin Ratray again (older brother Buzz from the home alone movies) older but a bit typecast as a bully.  This captured the attitude of small town living without trivializing nor undermining the charm.


I give this two thumbs up in surprise and crossing them in hopes for the ultimate surprise as a Best Picture win.