The Milagro Beanfield War is a work of art. It has a premise upon which the story flows so engagingly for the viewer.
Unlike all of the action adventure films of today, relying on superfluous violence and car crash scenes, the film develops the intricacies of characters, including poor migrant workers, old men, small town people, ex-hippies, et al.
Everything works: theme, music, plot, characters, setting, photography, actors. Redford shows he is a highly competent director meshing all into an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Without the old men in this film, it would have failed. They symbolize all that we have lost of our ancestors: simple values; simple lives; honor; social consciousness; enjoyment of life; appreciation of just being alive.
Great cast,great film. I watch it every time it comes on the air, mesmerized by the world into which it lulls you with its other worldly music.
Thank you, Robert Redford, for making this film. Please do some more like it.
Unlike all of the action adventure films of today, relying on superfluous violence and car crash scenes, the film develops the intricacies of characters, including poor migrant workers, old men, small town people, ex-hippies, et al.
Everything works: theme, music, plot, characters, setting, photography, actors. Redford shows he is a highly competent director meshing all into an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Without the old men in this film, it would have failed. They symbolize all that we have lost of our ancestors: simple values; simple lives; honor; social consciousness; enjoyment of life; appreciation of just being alive.
Great cast,great film. I watch it every time it comes on the air, mesmerized by the world into which it lulls you with its other worldly music.
Thank you, Robert Redford, for making this film. Please do some more like it.