A Prairie Home Companion
Picturehouse Entertainment | Release Date: June 9, 2006
6.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 123 Ratings
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JamesC.Jun 11, 2006
Dull and pointless. What a waste of talent. Yes, Meryl can be bad in a movie, Lohan terrible but that is to be expected and without Lily this film would get a big fat 0. Woody and JonC are passable. I can't believe that none of these Dull and pointless. What a waste of talent. Yes, Meryl can be bad in a movie, Lohan terrible but that is to be expected and without Lily this film would get a big fat 0. Woody and JonC are passable. I can't believe that none of these people saw that it was a script to nowhere and mentioned this fact to Altman. I was sitting behind a guy who was tapping his shoes onto the sticky floor throught the whole movie. It was more entertaining listening to him tapping to the beat than watching this film. A HUGE shame.… Expand
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RobertHOct 10, 2006
Think of the worst movie you've seen. Replace it with this one.
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MichaelC.Dec 1, 2006
First I tried hitting the fast-forward button during the musical numbers, then realized the non-musical (can't really say "dramatic") parts were just as pointless. 99.9% of films I will bravely sit all the way through no matter what First I tried hitting the fast-forward button during the musical numbers, then realized the non-musical (can't really say "dramatic") parts were just as pointless. 99.9% of films I will bravely sit all the way through no matter what hoping for some redeeming value or entertainment. This was one of those rare exceptions.… Expand
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ChrisF.Jun 19, 2006
I laughed, I cried, I wished I were somewhere else. I must warn the younger movie-goers that this is probably not for you (i should have known). The older you are the more likely you are to think this is acceptable when in fact it is a I laughed, I cried, I wished I were somewhere else. I must warn the younger movie-goers that this is probably not for you (i should have known). The older you are the more likely you are to think this is acceptable when in fact it is a pseudo-movie about nothing in particular. I sat in my seat thinking SOON a plot will start to develop and then I fell asleep for about half an hour and when i woke up I realized I should have slept longer. [***SPOILERS***]Yes someone dies and two cowboys fart in tribute of the soul passing into heaven. And btw, Virginia Madsen is not very pretty, unless you're 65 years old. If only theater seating were more comfortable I could have enjoyed this movie a little more. A couple hilarious sexist jokes save the movie from complete goose eggs. Stay home and listen to Keillor on the radio.… Expand
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EdM.Jun 20, 2006
Without Ms. Streep and Ms. Tomlin, this boring film would have been unwatchable. It took the joyful, simple and down-home feeling the radio show gives us every week, and turned it into a dark, heavy, plodding mess. Too bad, I was completely Without Ms. Streep and Ms. Tomlin, this boring film would have been unwatchable. It took the joyful, simple and down-home feeling the radio show gives us every week, and turned it into a dark, heavy, plodding mess. Too bad, I was completely looking forward to this one.… Expand
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JpJul 12, 2006
As an Altman fan and A Prarie Home Companion fan, this movie was a HUGE disappointment. I thought it would never end. Was it me, or did this movie repeat itself 3 or 4 times? I thought I was watching Groundhog Day. I actually fell asleep As an Altman fan and A Prarie Home Companion fan, this movie was a HUGE disappointment. I thought it would never end. Was it me, or did this movie repeat itself 3 or 4 times? I thought I was watching Groundhog Day. I actually fell asleep somewhere in the middle, but fortunately woke up in time for the dirty cowboy "bad" jokes... the only really entertaining part of the movie.… Expand
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MicheleV.Nov 25, 2006
One of the worst movies I have ever seen and trust me, I have seen many many movies. I will probably not sleep tonight due to pondering how this movie managed to get rave reviews by critics and I am truly disturbed by the fact that anyone One of the worst movies I have ever seen and trust me, I have seen many many movies. I will probably not sleep tonight due to pondering how this movie managed to get rave reviews by critics and I am truly disturbed by the fact that anyone could possibly think this movie is worth watching.… Expand
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SteevBOct 17, 2006
Take all of the wry humor and the "Lake Wobegon" storytelling out of GK's real show and what would you get? Probably something a lot like this meandering, colorless film. "No longer famous" movie stars singing banal folk music does not Take all of the wry humor and the "Lake Wobegon" storytelling out of GK's real show and what would you get? Probably something a lot like this meandering, colorless film. "No longer famous" movie stars singing banal folk music does not make a very watchable film.… Expand
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RobertW.Jun 12, 2006
You'd better love PHC before you see this movie. I liked the music, the acting was passable, but it would have been just as good on the radio. Definitely a critics movie or a PHC fan. Not much there for the rest of us.
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LucyJun 27, 2006
What a crushing, soul-killing bore this movie is. It's obsessed with death, with one character dying and another playing an angel of death. That's bad enough, but trying to squeeze laughs out of a suicidal teenager is just over the What a crushing, soul-killing bore this movie is. It's obsessed with death, with one character dying and another playing an angel of death. That's bad enough, but trying to squeeze laughs out of a suicidal teenager is just over the line. I kept hoping it would get better. With Streep, Tomlin, Harrelson, OReilly, and other luminaries in it, you would expect that is was at least worth seeing. But NOOOooo. I gave it 2 points fo Harrelson and Oreilly's naughty songs. And I've never seen Streep do such a bad job with a role. She's all fluttery sweetness and light, with quirky mannerisms to match. Save your money, your time and your dignity. Go see something else.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Jun 4, 2006
Dull, don't want to give away any spoilers, so I'll just say the movie doesn't improve as it goes on. Kevin Kline has some good moments, there's some good comic timing. But the drop dead boring subject matter stays drop Dull, don't want to give away any spoilers, so I'll just say the movie doesn't improve as it goes on. Kevin Kline has some good moments, there's some good comic timing. But the drop dead boring subject matter stays drop dead dull. With the Company, Altman took a subject I have no interest in, ballet, and turned it into a compelling movie. Well here's another subject I have no interest in, quaint midwest radio shows, and the film confirmed my distaste for the subject.… Expand
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JoeK.Jun 9, 2006
I can't believe this got a rating in the 70s! This is the worst movie I've ever seen. It's like they thought, let's make a movie with absolutely no plot, too many characters, and make it 2 hours long! The radio show is I can't believe this got a rating in the 70s! This is the worst movie I've ever seen. It's like they thought, let's make a movie with absolutely no plot, too many characters, and make it 2 hours long! The radio show is much better than the movie. Don't waste your time!… Expand
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BobW.Jul 23, 2006
how can critics rave about this movie? It was awful--the angel was pointless--I kept looking at my watch.
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DanielC.Feb 16, 2007
Worst movie of 2006. This slow, plodding movie isn't slow, it doesn't move. Basically, the APHC is based on the radio show, however nothing happens in the movie expect the very drawn out and boring radio performance . Not only Worst movie of 2006. This slow, plodding movie isn't slow, it doesn't move. Basically, the APHC is based on the radio show, however nothing happens in the movie expect the very drawn out and boring radio performance . Not only that, but It's not funny and it's drama moments are incredibly contrived. Added to the fact that all the characters are incredibly irritating and dull, it makes for a bad movie. Unless you're 60 or older, and enjoy country music and old radio shows, AVOID THIS MOVIE. I know I sound harsh, but this really sucks. I like arty films which try to be touching, but I really, really have no idea what the critics are talking about this movie.… Expand
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JeremyFJul 2, 2007
This is a perfect example of perfect cast, horrid movie. I came into this with iffy expectations, and they got lower and lower as I watched. About 30 minutes in I was seriously considering leaving the boring movie, but I thought, SOMETHING This is a perfect example of perfect cast, horrid movie. I came into this with iffy expectations, and they got lower and lower as I watched. About 30 minutes in I was seriously considering leaving the boring movie, but I thought, SOMETHING ELSE MUST HAPPEN!!! And nothing did. I stopped watching it at about 1 hr and 6 min. The only reason to see this is the somewhat humorous Lily Tomlin and the great vocals of Meryl Streep. Otherwise, this movie should not have been made.… Expand
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EricD.Nov 26, 2006
I was in disbelief when this movie was over. I thought it would be half-way decent just because of the cast and the great reviews. Wrong on all counts. I completely agree with the other reviewers that said it was dull, pointless and I was in disbelief when this movie was over. I thought it would be half-way decent just because of the cast and the great reviews. Wrong on all counts. I completely agree with the other reviewers that said it was dull, pointless and excruciatingly boring.… Expand
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DanielP.Nov 26, 2006
Great cast, no plot, no ending, no script, no shine. If it was a little 'Mr.' book, it'd be "Mr. Mumble makes a mess of a movie". And I'm from Minnesota.
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TimC.Jun 17, 2006
Easily this summer's most over-rated movie. Rambling and self-satisfied, the movie never fails to sound a false note. Although I enjoy the radio version of PHC, this movie manages to legitimate all the typical criticisms made of the Easily this summer's most over-rated movie. Rambling and self-satisfied, the movie never fails to sound a false note. Although I enjoy the radio version of PHC, this movie manages to legitimate all the typical criticisms made of the radio show. A waste of time and money -- truly a disappointment.… Expand
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MarcK.Jun 18, 2006
One of the worst films of 2006...my "1" rating is NOT an exaggeration. How this film got near-universal acclaim from critics is completely beyond me. It was kind of like a bad "Seinfeld" episode - nothing happens, and it's not funny. If One of the worst films of 2006...my "1" rating is NOT an exaggeration. How this film got near-universal acclaim from critics is completely beyond me. It was kind of like a bad "Seinfeld" episode - nothing happens, and it's not funny. If you must see this, wait for it on DVD, so you can spend less money, and can always turn it off. You've all been warned.… Expand
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AndrewC.May 15, 2007
A Prairie Home Companion is an excellent variety show on radio, but the movie...it's another story altogether. First, the lack of a script during the "dramatic" portions makes it rambly and random, the music is rather horrific (who knew A Prairie Home Companion is an excellent variety show on radio, but the movie...it's another story altogether. First, the lack of a script during the "dramatic" portions makes it rambly and random, the music is rather horrific (who knew Meryl Streep could sing? Oh wait - she can't.), and the all-star cast goes to waste as there is little character development, no plotline to speak of, and no variety. The trademark humor from the radio show is missing here. Even Garrison Keillor's wacky personality can't save this film from being terrible. Take this from a fan of the radio show: don't watch this movie.… Expand
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