With its Marilyn Monroe like ending, "Country Strong" is rather a benign affair with Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead role, attempting a comeback after a disastrous tour in Dallas.
Even with her faithful manager-husband,Paltrow is unsteady and can't seem to get it all together until a visit to a clinic with a leukemia stricken youngster appeared to set her straight. After giving a great performance at Dallas, where she had bombed previously,Paltrow seemed to get it right only to fall victim to the pills again. Did she take too many by accident or was it a suicide attempt?
The film has that deep southern charm where the music emanates from. As is the case with films dealing with this kind of music, it is rather slow moving.
The young woman trying to make a name for herself and the rising male rock star both represent hope for the industry, but not for the film.
Even with her faithful manager-husband,Paltrow is unsteady and can't seem to get it all together until a visit to a clinic with a leukemia stricken youngster appeared to set her straight. After giving a great performance at Dallas, where she had bombed previously,Paltrow seemed to get it right only to fall victim to the pills again. Did she take too many by accident or was it a suicide attempt?
The film has that deep southern charm where the music emanates from. As is the case with films dealing with this kind of music, it is rather slow moving.
The young woman trying to make a name for herself and the rising male rock star both represent hope for the industry, but not for the film.