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The Good Old Boys [VHS]

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Tommy Lee Jones brings the Elmer Kelton western classic to life with The Good Old Boys. Like Monte Walsh, the story follows a tried and true cowboy's nostalgic efforts to hold on to the only life he knows. Even being roped down in order to help his brother keep his homestead and an appealing lady friend aren't enough to make Huey Calloway (Jones) settle down.

A wonderful movie, The Good Old Boys features terrific performances by Jones, Sissy Spacek, Francis McDormand, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley and Matt Damon.

A cameo performance by Larry Mahan, one of the greatest rodeo cowboys ever, adds some wonderful spice and authenticity,

As Jones rides off into the sunset, like Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh, the hope and the dream that cowboys will continue to ride is very artfully expressed.

Where in the heck is the DVD for this one?

TLJ does a superb job of both acting and directing. The entire cast is wonderful, but not enough credit is given to Elmer Kelton, a great western writer. What Sam Elliott has done with Louie L'Amour, TLJ does with Elmer Kelton. A story without diabolical killers, crazed lunatics, super heroes, terrible corporations, mass killings, ... and the other ingredients that are so common, these actors, directors, and writers have told a great story of the time of change in the west. A real story with heartache, humor, sweat, and tears, and have done it without vulgarity. Awesome!!

Tommy Lee Jones brings the Elmer Kelton western classic to life with THE GOOD OLD BOYS. Like Monte Walsh, the story follows a tried and true cowboy's nostalgic efforts to hold on to the only life he knows. Even being roped down in order to help his brother keep his homestead and an appealing lady friend aren't enough to make Huey Calloway (Jones) settle down.

A wonderful movie, THE GOOD OLD BOYS features terrific performances by Jones, Sissy Spacek, Francis McDormand, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley and Matt Damon. A cameo performance by Larry Mahan, one of the greatest rodeo cowboys ever, adds some wonderful spice and authenticity,

As Jones rides off into the sunset, like Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh, the hope and the dream that cowboys will continue to ride is very artfully expressed.

Where in the heck is the DVD for this one?

THE HORSEMAN

Kudos to Tommy Lee Jones for keeping "The Good Old Boys" true to Elmer Kelton's excellent story. It matters not whether you first read the book or watch the movie. They're virtually the same. When was the last time you saw a movie that did justice to the book it came from? If you liked Tommy Lee Jones and Sissy Spacek together in "Coal Miner's Daughter," you'll like them even better here. With the excellent cast, excellent story and totally appropriate acoustic music, courtesy of John McEuen, this has to be the premier "feel good" movie of the last 25 years. You'll want to watch it again and again. I hope Tommy Lee Jones plays a major part in bringing Elmer Kelton's "The Pumpkin Rollers" to the screen.

My Love for Tommy Lees Jones talent is ever on the increase. One would have to understand that when this Super Star takes on a project, It will sparkle, and bring you too tears in all the right moments. The national reviews were shy to say the least concerning this great art. Way to go Tommy Lee. Now concerning the story; Huey, a good ol boy, Cowboy, Rake and rambler, Returns home. West Texas,after two years of seeing the country and raising hell the way cowboys of old do. He is not recieved by his two loving nephews as he had anticipated. All the reasons why are found in perhaps one of my favorite scenes of the movie/ Eve [Francis McDormond] and Huey [Tommy Lee] enguage in a most tender scene, in the bitter-sweet. Tommy Lee, Sissy Spacek, Matt Damon,Francis McDormand,Jimmy Don Cox,Wilford Brimley,Sam Shepard, All Deliver. Other great scenes make it all happen, This one approaches a real old Time Tear Jerker. Now one of my favorites. I rented,Now I Will Buy....

Who could resist a movie that opens with a salty old cowpoke complaining to his horse, "Biscuit", that he's weary of "cow-ology"? That short monologue sets the tone for a film that is much like its main character: simple and appealing. Having grown up in West Texas, I can recall characters exactly like those portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones and Sam Shepherd. It's apparent that GOOD OLD BOYS was directed (by Jones) with genuine affection for the material. Jones, along with Sam Shepherd and Sissy Spacek are wonderful. But the supporting players are just as great, including a youngster by the name of Matt Damon.

If anyone at TNT reads this, please release a DVD version of GOOD OLD BOYS and include a commentary by its director, Mr.Jones and his fine cast.

Tommy Lee Jones does an incredible job of portraying an aging cowboy that is trying to find his niche in the changing west. The main character, Hewey Calloway, is a fun loving, good hearted cowboy that helps his brother's family save their ranch from forclosure. He has to deal with personal issues of a romance with the local schoolmarm, Sissy Spacek, and wanting to continue to be independent and cowboy the way he has been for the last 30+ years. Some wonderful lines and humorous scenes. Other familiar faces in this movie are Willford Brimley, Sam Shephard and Matt Damon. This has become one of my all time favorite movies.

Tommy Lee Jones had the sense not to change anything about Elmer Kelton's great book. This is a simple story well told. The scene with the dog had me laughing so hard there were tears in my eyes.

Tommy Lee Jones broke my heart again...he is loveable and tough in this movie. All the characters meshed so well...Frances McDormand was so in sinc with TLJ. Truly a cowboy directed this movie and only true cowboys could act the parts. The humor is outstanding! I can only wish for a sequel.

This is simply a great movie....a classic that has gone unnoticed. Why isn't this on DVD?