rzahn43 It's really amazing that it took so many people to make such a lousy film. I gave it a one rating because the cinematography is actually pretty good.

jtncsmistad At first the slice of life indie drama "A Country Called Home" seems to be trying too hard to be indelible. But I found as I let this small town tale of self-discovery and lives recalibrated gently play itself out I came to understand what Director and Co-Writer Anna Axster is doing with her gentle story. That is, to not try to impress you as much as impress upon you what the different definitions of family and the path to one's destiny can be. Axster's is simply one of any number of takes on this tale. And in the end it is a most caring and enlightening journey to which we have been treated.This is the first time I've seen the work of the film's star Imogen Poots. The strikingly beautiful young actress exudes a unique screen presence. Poots brings a naturally relaxed manner to her role of the rudderless twentysomething Ellie, who leaves a spirit sinking existence in L.A. to pay her respects at the funeral of an estranged father she never really knew. While once again it took some time, I gradually settled in to appreciate her easygoing way with this character cast adrift in a world weary with disappointment. Suffice to say that here is a gifted performer now situated solidly on my radar.Finally, major props to Axster and her magnificent depiction of small town Texas. I grew up in The Lone Star State, and have personally been to all three of the humble hamlets collectively serving as the sleepy, if not at least somewhat sad, setting for "A Country Called Home". I could almost literally smell the air thick with the distinct scents of ranch field brush and oak trees, all the while being cast back to the oppressive heat and humidity inherent in this extraordinarily ordinary part of our country.And, pardner, y'all best understand that these are memories just as mighty and everlastin' as the sweet sweltering Texas summer itself.

max powers I loved this film and it actually made tears well up in my eyes a few times, which rarely, if ever, happens during a film. It was simply a week in the life of Ellie (Imogen Poots) as she arranged her father's funeral and explored her fathers life in the town. One thing I really loved was the trans-guy cowboy, Reno (Mackenzie Davis). There aren't many trans characters in film, especially not transgender guys, so this was a breath of fresh air. The plot was easy to follow. Estranged familial relation dies, funeral, town-folk relating stories of the deceased, troubled family, and new connections. The characters, albeit clichéd, were interesting and relatable. Amanda, the wife of Ellie's dad, is a drunk having trouble coping. Her son, Jack, is understandably bitter and stressed as he has a lot on his plate with his drunk mother and child to care for. Reno is troubled with small-town bigotry, and a self-indulgent, diabetic mother. And Ellie is a simple girl making peace with her father, who caused her and her brother a lot of pain.Only one thing about this film kind of bothered me. Ellie spent a lot of her time in town with her new friend Reno, and hardly any with her "step-brother" Jack, but near the end of the film, when she is at the hospital with Jack, they are close to kissing. This felt strange because throughout the film, there was no indication (except a very small bit where Jack's son asks if Ellie is going to stay) that Jack was a love interest. If anything, I felt Reno was more of a love interest than Jack. In the end though, Jack and Ellie didn't become a thing, which I absolutely liked; Too many films that shoehorn love subplots kill the movie for me, but this didn't end like that.Overall, it was a beautiful film. Really heartwarming, interesting, and real.

fluffset I really like movies about some modern day western country in America that doesn't really have high tall building, not a lot of car, not a lot of people and everything. I really love "Nebraska" and I think this movie got the same feel too. Its relaxing, smooth and I love to hear the Texas slang they talk, it sounds really cool. Even though its like the same old movie from America, about a girl from a broken family, who need to get back to her old town that she leave a long time ago when she just find out that her bad dad is dead. I think the story is OK, its like kind of play safe because there is not really much drama, just the same old thing, you will know if you've watch a lot of this kind of movie. I really like the tomboy character played by Mackenzie Davis, she is really good, I thought she is really a man at first but yeah, he is a girl and she got a really nice voice to hear every time she speak. Overall, its a nice movie to watch with your family. Its so relaxing, though.