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Created Mar 08, 2014 08:43PM PST • Edited Mar 08, 2014 08:43PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Bruce Dern caps a great career as a quietly cantankerous old man in search of a million. And so begins a journey through the gritty and cold Nebraska – among old Midwest men who equally don’t talk much. Well, some of them do – and those are the ones who are after his potential money. The black & white coloring adds to the dreariness and highlights the old-school – where lol moments come unexpectedly – primarily from out of left field commentary from old friends and family. Following the film can be difficult at times, but the character studies are worth it.

4. Acting

   Really Great 4.5

   Besides our man Bruce, a solid cast of supporting actors make it a joy to watch: Will Kirk and Bob Odenkirk as the mostly tolerant sons; June Squibb is a hoot as the wife/mom. Stacy Keach makes an energetic appearance as well.

5. Male Stars Really Great 4.5

6. Female Stars Really Great 4.5

7. Female Costars Really Great 4.5

8. Male Costars Really Great 4.5

10. Film

    Great 4.0

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.3

17. Sex Innocent 1.3

18. Violence Gentle 1.3

19. Rudeness Polite 1.3

21. Reality

    Glib 1.4

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.4

23. Biological Glib 1.4

24. Physical Glib 1.4