Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

townnfarmgirl As an Iowan married to a farmer I was hoping that this would be a good movie. I was so bored and cared so little what happened to the characters in the story line I turned it off at minute 25. I can't remember the last movie I didn't at least try to suffer through. MAYBE it got better later in the movie, but I doubt it. The only redeeming quality about this movie was the landscape and mention of little towns and counties that I recognized, but it was filmed in Illinois so there was obviously nothing recognizable as uniquely Iowan (and yes, there are landmarks and sites that are uniquely Iowan). That's 25 minutes I'll never get back.

jcnsoflorida I'm aware of criticisms people have of this movie. I even agree with some of them. And yet, I'm sure I'll remember it for a long time and I'll remember liking it a lot. Yes, it's melodramatic. Yes, it has 1 or 2 bits that are trashier than necessary. (Hey, I like a trashy bit now and then.) Are the characters likable? I think so but when did that become the No. 1 criterion for evaluating a drama? Disclosure: I'm originally from a few miles where this was actually filmed. I feel like I know this movie. The cast spans all ages and I find it especially gratifying to watch emerging stars, there are a couple of those in this. The film deals with serious subjects but it's not a message film. Makes you think but does not --would not-- tell you what to think. Contemporary midwestern noir. Click on the trailer and decide whether to watch the whole film. Many of you will wanna watch.

bradbender If you find yourself depressed and confused in life altogether, this movie will hit home for you. It has no meaning and truly no plot worth entertaining.From front to finish I asked myself, "what am doing watching this?" I kept thinking in all the overly goofy acting by Quaid, "surely this gets better, right?" NO! It was hideous and the ending was worse than the body of the movie. I recommend the swine flu over the viewing of this terrible film!I cannot believe Quaid, Efron, and Heather Graham are hurting so bad for roles, that they would stoop this low. I bet they looked at each other after the first viewing and burst out laughing at what a ridiculous pile of film they partook in!

rc96 I really liked the first 50 or so minutes of this movie. It was an interesting character study with great commentary on the American dream.But this movie goes sour when Dean loses the race. He had talent and promise yet he threw it all away because of one loss. Out of nowhere, he cares about the farm even though just a day before he hated it and couldn't wait to be a race car driver. Also he's suddenly mad at his girlfriend. Why? No idea, it wasn't her fault he lost. From that point on it felt like a different movie and Dean felt like an entirely different character. The ending was awful too. I kept thinking it was building to something, maybe Dean confessing to the murder. But nope, he gets away with it. A great first half and amazing performances by Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron keep me from completely hating it, but overall I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.