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In the aftermath of the Vietnam war and the Watergate Scandal American people had a large amount of cynicism for the United States government. The newly formed Replacement Party is attempting to make a run for the United States Presidency with their presidential candidate. To boost their chances to win they try to get help from Nashville's country musicians. The Replacement Party's outspoken policy includes: rewriting the national anthem, preventing tax exemption for religious groups, and banning lawyers from congress. These prerecorded proposals are being repeatedly spat out through a white van's loud speakers while driving around. As mentioned before, this is taking place in Nashville, i.e., Music City, through the actions and consequences of a kaleidoscope of characters, which can be seen as a sample of the American people. Almost the entire story is filmed from a distance which provides a feeling of objectivity and it enhances the audience's ability to form their own hypotheses based on what is being displayed. Under Altman's dazzling direction the audience can also experience a sense of realism through the long shots and multiple activities that can be observed in almost every scene. The score goes well in hand with the theme, since country music is something that is made in United States. The cast is extraordinarily well put together and their performances are outstanding. When all of these facets of the film are put together, the audience should be prepared to face a brilliant cinematic experience. |
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| 4/19/2003 | |
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