Hated it

It's unbelievable I liked this movie as much as I did, but it really touched something in me. Give this one a shot. I was skeptical as well.

With showstopping musical performances aplenty -- Streep's are particular highlights -- and the pace kept hectic and involving to match what it is really like to work on a grand-scale radio show, this breezes by. Nevertheless, what Altman brings to this movie is most invaluable of all: a sense of laid-back, incessant comfort and nostalgia, akin to hanging out with a group of old school chums for 105 minutes, thinking back on days past when things were, if not simpler, more open to possibility.

Wierd film. It just kinda moves along like you are there with the cast. There is no set-up to tell you what's going on, instead you are just thrown into it. The music wasn't too bad. Harrelson and Reilly's little ditty at the end was hilarious, and made me happy that I stuck it out to finish the film. There was an angel roaming around to, but I have no clue what the catch was with her (that went over my head) I really miss the Lindsay Lohan from Mean Girls.

Not the pinnacle of Altman's career, but a very fitting finale. It's funny, it's sad, the many characters are enjoyable and while it feels slight at times the way death is worked into many aspects of the film in many different ways is remarkable.

I really wasn't sure what to make of this film, but it certainly had its fair share of moments. Kevin Klein is ALWAYS watchable, and the brothers made me laugh pretty hard. The whole thing had a very strange, unique feel to it. I guess it just really wasn't for me.

I can't imagine a more appropriate farewell from Altman. A funny, touching, honest film that still manages to keep its sentimentality and saccharine in check, which makes for a very powerful and entertaining viewing experience.

Perfectly captures the backstage atmosphere of live theatre, while at the same time serving as an oddly compelling take on death and letting go. It's fitting that this was Altman's final film, as I don't think he could have left a better parting gift. Loaded with great characters and a great cast (though Reilly and Harrelson just might steal the show, and Kline is terrific as well), the music ain't too shabby either. I'd never even heard of the radio show before seeing this movie, and loved it.

A film that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling. Great perfs all around except Mrs. Lohan.

Great performances, good Altman film.

Plenty of artistry, even if it is a minor Altman film. So long, Robert.

Often when I watch musicals I get that "enough with the songs, alright. Can we please get on with the film now?"-feeling. This being packed with country songs, it naturally happened with this musical as well (The Harrelson/Reilly song was great, though). But I loved Altmans direction of space and the overall fatalistic atmosphere, so maybe I should just give another try.

"Altman's graceful camera, the movement of characters across the frame, and the overlapping voices collectively evoke a genial sense of place." - Ed Gonzalez

Kinda boring

I love the radio show, but this movie feels like it's more concerned with empty fan-service than it is with telling a good story. A lot of scenes and characters are really unnecessary, and the conflict just evaporates out of nowhere. An overall messy story.

i like robert altman alright, but garrison keiller can suck my dick, forreal