Visitors Review

Peter Guither (2012-05-26 15:31)

An enjoyable bite of a wonderful book

"The River Why" was a life-changing book of philosophy andintrospection for me. The book is subtly powerful and I highlyrecommend it. Such a book requires a journey that takes significantinternal time. The book lets you wander comfortably for ages throughbeauty, ideas, love, and fish -- never realizing until it happens thatthese wonders are slowly and gradually coalescing into somethingtangible inside the reader.There's no way for a movie to do the same thing. And so, of course,this film does not accomplish what the book does.However, it is true to the book in its own way. For one who has readthe book, the movie will take you back into it and help you reawakenthat feeling inside. It does this by not trying to to it all, butrather, through music, scenery, and pace, reestablishing the feel.For one who has not read the book, it's likely to be an enjoyablelittle glimpse into a tiny piece of a much larger river. Sit down andrelax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and let the movie happen.

jeff barton (2012-05-25 16:43)

better then expected

First: I loved the book and still do. Read Duncan's novel, please.Second: I've lived and fished in NW Oregon (and in NE Idaho, also alocation for some of the filming) and agree with those who sing praisefor the beautiful cinematic qualities of much of the film.Third: Rarely do great books become great movies. This is true here.Still, given this reality, the film is good enough to watch, enjoy,ponder, discuss and watch again.Fourth: I commend the review by Hollywood Jesus (listed among criticsabove) which convinced me both to go see it last night and to encourageyou to do the same ---

Evangelia Synodinou (2012-05-24 16:12)

Why not?

The River Why is based on a novel, written by David James Duncan. In afew words, it's about a young fisherman who leaves the city life to goand live in a house by the river and do/find/think about what he loves.If one would like to find himself somewhere, that looks like a niceplace to do it. Romance isn't missing, but it's more like aninspiration here (the way love should be, i guess).The movie was filmed in some very beautiful locations in Portland,Oregon. It seemed like a documentary actually. A pleasant one. Had somegood music and lots of nature sounds and thoughts about life. ZachGillford was really good, so was Amber Heard. As far as William Hurtconcerns, i think he's a brilliant actor and manages to bring up smallparts in greater levels.It was nice, quiet and inspiring. It flowed like a river.

John (2012-05-24 06:43)

It is all about family

The majority of this movie was filmed on our family homestead inWestern Oregon. The location is not mentioned, nor is the family, byrequest. However, this gives the story special meaning to thedescendants or my Great Great Grandparents who homesteaded the valley.It is interesting to see how people find meaning in life, events, andwhat is important in life. While this is not a story about our family,there are traits that replay in all people, and families.If it does not help you understand yourself, it may help give youinsight into those around you.Obviously today the particular cabin in the movie is know to us as theRiver Why Cabin.