Diagonaldi Very well executed

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Alistair Olson After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Wuchak RELEASED IN 1992 and directed by Barnet Kellman, "Straight Talk" is a fun drama about a wise, straight-talking rural woman (Dolly Parton) who lands a lucrative gig at a Chicago radio station as "Dr. Shirlee," who offers advice to troubled souls. A reporter (James Wood) finds her appealing, but also needs a big story, so digs up dirt on her. Griffin Dunne plays her boss at the station while Michael Madsen appears as her ex-beau. Charles Fleischer is also on hand.This isn't really a romcom, at least not in the strictest definition (since the movie's generally realistic and any comedy in the story is low-key), but rather a light drama with elements of romance and a worthy moral. There's a moving scene in the last act that reveals Dolly's acting skills. Speaking of whom, Dolly shines throughout (not that I was ever a fan, which isn't to say I DON'T like her). She's fit and voluptuous but, most importantly, thoroughly winsome with a genuine smile. Woods is also effective as the male protagonist.THE MOVIE RUNS 91 minutes and was shot in Chicago & Lemont, Illinois; South Pasadena, California; and Concord, Georgia. WRITER: Craig Bolotin & Patricia Resnick. ADDITIONAL CAST: Teri Hatcher & Jerry Orbach.GRADE: B+/A-

Jack This film starring Dolly Parton and James Woods is a mostly comedy of the blossoming romance between the two. The acting is great on both sides and and really makes you laugh out loud.It is a very easy film to watch and I have watched it many times and have not got tired of it. As well as laughing throughout it does also tug at the heart at times through the film giving it that edge making you want to watch more and moreWould definitely recommend to a friend without hesitation!!!!

MovieAddict2016 Dolly Parton leaves the country and heads out to the Big Apple, finding work at a radio station, much to the chagrin of James Woods' co-worker. A cheesy romance story ("I know the saying 'take your work to bed,' but I didn't think it was so literal!"), some OK jokes and a few fun performances make this film adequate viewing for a late night on Friday.3/5 stars.John Ulmer

buppy Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, and Michael Madsen star in this warm, funny, and terrific film. Dolly Parton stars as Shirlee Kenyon, a down-to-earth dance instructor who has just been fired. Then she decides to go to Chicago where she hopes to make it big. Soon she becomes Chicago's leading radio personality and everything starts going her way. Anybody who likes a funny movie should definitely watch this.