A Prairie Home Companion Reviews

I have been going down to my parents home on Saturdays to help out and drive back in the early evenings. I like to like to listen to the radio, but was getting tired of the music I was listening too so I thought I would do the old flipping of the stations.  — I have seen the movie "A Prairie Home Companion" and knew that it was a old radio show, but didn't know it was still on. So I thought I would take a listen in and see what is was about via the radio.  — I am hooked!  I laughed I cried and now a huge fan of this show. It airs on Saturday nights (Please check… read full review »

As anyone knows who has regularly read my reviews knows I am a habitual NPR (National Public Radio) listener.  Those of us who listen and are members of our local Public Radio stations have our favorite shows, but A Prairie Home Companion which airs every Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. after All Things Considered Weekend Edition, is not one of mine.  I find the program just a touch too cutesy and boring for my tastes.  — And so I was a bit surprised when it was announced the a movie would be made from the rather bland radio broadcast (staring) the real live host… read full review »

The cast of this movie is great. With the legandary Meryl Streep and the hilarious Lily Tomlin you would think that this would be a great movie. However, it is quite the contrary. This movie is boring and the radio show is very boring and almost puts you to sleep. The underlying plot of the the troubles between and mother and her daugther is one of the best parts of this film, but it is not really brought into the forefront. The singing is good but the songs are not. This is not the best move and I don't really reccomend… read full review »

As an NPR listener and fan of Prairie Home Companion and Garrison Keiler, in general, I found this film to be largely disappointing. Altman has done wonders with ensemble casts (e.g. Nashville, M*A*S*H), but this is not one of his exemplary works. The film drags on, the storyline is inane and unnecessary and the ending in unsatisfactory. All in all, I'd save my money and go see a live show of Prairie Home Companion, any day. —… read full review »

Waste of talented actors like Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, etc. The movie wasn't surreal enough to be quirky. The story was bizarre and not in a good way. The mysterious character remained just that; never did figure out who or what the girl in white was.I'm not a big Robert Altman fan, but unlike his other films that are at least watchable, this one wasn't. — Do not recommend. — … read full review »

I wasn't really sure what category this movie belonged in: Fake documentary, quasi-supernatural, coming of age/understanding adults...Little bit of everything. — It's been awhile since I saw this movie but I remember that the plot left you unsatisfied and, at times, confused. I like the cast, plus or minus a couple people, but really, kind of a strange movie.… read full review »