My wife and I saw a screening of this film and it is a really wonderful movie. We were laughing out loud at many of the scenes along with the rest of the audience. It's not really about farming, but is a touching story of life transitions and the relationship between an elderly farmer and his 23-year old grand daughter as they go on an epic road trip. A "coming of age" movie at both ends of the spectrum. Lots of generational humor. It reminded me a bit of Grumpy Old Men. Although there are sad moments, I found the film overall to be uplifting and inspirational.
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Surprisingly Funny!
dkbergs1 October 2018
My friends and I really enjoyed this movie. It was a nice mix of comedy and sentiment. We felt that it was an authentic look at aging but also found a way to make us laugh again and again. It captured the beauty of rural life in the Midwest. You don't have to come from a farm to appreciate this film but if you did, you will love it!
A Movie Worth Watching
kiyamiyohtakwan13 October 2018
Farmer of the Year is a beautiful story told in a a rich measured way through midwestern eyes.
The best stories are where the drama and comedy stem from reality - subtle, poignant, intimate, confusing...yet lyrical in their own way.
This is that kind of story. Ordinary. Illustrating that ordinary unfolds in a way that is so rich...in a way that will flood you with emotions.
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was even more impressed after reading about the writing/directing/production duo who is responsible for this film - as it is their first feature length film ! As Horsethief Shorty says in the Milagro Beanfield War, " I 'm looking forward to see what happens next"
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was even more impressed after reading about the writing/directing/production duo who is responsible for this film - as it is their first feature length film ! As Horsethief Shorty says in the Milagro Beanfield War, " I 'm looking forward to see what happens next"
Really liked
lesfunn2 September 2018
My wife and I saw the movie today. This is a nice, gentle story. Reminds me of The Straight Story and The Grey Fox. Written well; could have been hokey but is not. Casted and well acted.
As a Minnesotan, this film captures more of the state than any previous films. I know these people and their environment.
If you are looking for action,, Farmer will disappoint. If you like stories, this is a pleaser.
As a Minnesotan, this film captures more of the state than any previous films. I know these people and their environment.
If you are looking for action,, Farmer will disappoint. If you like stories, this is a pleaser.
This Movie is Better than Its Title
Minnesota_Reid14 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
This movie is basically a road movie, with newly retired farmer Hop and his millennial granddaughter hitting the road in his rusty Winnebago. They don't really have much in common, so the road between them is as long as the road they plan to take from Minnesota to California.
The movie is well acted, with some Hollywood veterans leavened by a number of marvelous actors from Minnesota's thriving theater scene. The script employed a lot of overused tropes (old people's deafness, old people's unfamiliarity with tech, lying on dating apps, etc.), but they nevertheless mostly worked pretty well, and that's what counts.
On the negative side, the stretch of the movie before the leads actually hit the road didn't work too well for me. A bit pokey, a bit schematic, a bit two dimensional, a bit stale. They should have revved up the motor sooner.
Finally, the title. Ugh. The title has already killed bigger movies than this one (Richard Gere, 1987). Since the movie is set in the town of 'Sleepy Eye', use that in the title instead: 'King of Sleepy Eye' or 'Sleepy Eye, Population 245' or whatever. ANYTHING else.
The movie is well acted, with some Hollywood veterans leavened by a number of marvelous actors from Minnesota's thriving theater scene. The script employed a lot of overused tropes (old people's deafness, old people's unfamiliarity with tech, lying on dating apps, etc.), but they nevertheless mostly worked pretty well, and that's what counts.
On the negative side, the stretch of the movie before the leads actually hit the road didn't work too well for me. A bit pokey, a bit schematic, a bit two dimensional, a bit stale. They should have revved up the motor sooner.
Finally, the title. Ugh. The title has already killed bigger movies than this one (Richard Gere, 1987). Since the movie is set in the town of 'Sleepy Eye', use that in the title instead: 'King of Sleepy Eye' or 'Sleepy Eye, Population 245' or whatever. ANYTHING else.
A refreshing life-filled change of pace from action flicks.
learningbynature18 October 2018
To be honest- I'm not much of a movie goer, nor a movie critic. This film however broke the mold of todays action packed overly glamorous films. There's something for everyone in The Year of the Farmer- whether you're a city slicker or mucking stalls. It's less about farming and more about the finer nuances, discomforts and celebrations of life we will all have our turn with. Leave time for sharing a beverage and conversation after viewing. It's truly a film worth enjoying and sharing.
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