It is those we live with and love
and should know who elude us."
Based on the memoir of Norman Maclean, this is the story of two brothers -- the reserved Norman Maclean (Craig Sheffer) and the rebellious Paul Maclean (Brad Pitt) -- sons of a Montana preacher (Tom Skerritt) and his wife (Brenda Blethyn).
Fly-fishing is clearly the family's second religion and much of the film centers around fishing. Despite this, there is much here for those who don't fish to admire. Not the least of which is Brad Pitt.
Other cast members include Nicole Burdette and Susan Traylor as two of Paul's unconventional women friends: Emily Lloyd as Norman's girlfriend Jessie; Edie McClurg as Jessie's mother; and Stephen Shellen as Emily's Hollywood brother.
Directed by Robert Redford, who also narrates.
Rated PG for momentary nudity, and some language in a family drama.
My personal rating: B+
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