what was once a black space in my mind is now fully present. i love the way they talk over each other and burst into song. and the beautiful slow pace.

AnthroGal is right, there is zero drama here, but as a Minnesota hometown gal I had to go see it even though I’m not a huge fan of the show. I thought the subject matter lended itself well to an Altman-style film: large ensemble cast, wide shots with lots going on and everyone talking at once, great dialog that’s easy to miss. The actors were well-cast and did a competent job.

At the end I wasn’t sure what Lindsey Lohan’s character was there for. It didn’t seem realistic that so many people could listen to a teenager talking about suicide and just laugh it off, change the subject, etc. Granted, that might be a typical Minnesoton response to an uncomfortable conversation so maybe that’s why it pushed my buttons.

When I first heard that they were going to a movie out of “A Prairie Home Companion” I was excited until I heard who was going to be in it: Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Lindsey Lohan??? I thought no way am I going to go see that.

But I decided too anyways, and somehow, they made the movie work! I was amazed by Meryl Streep’s & Lindsey Lohan’s singing. It blew me away.

If you are expecting a plot, there is not really any. If you are not a fan of the show, it might not be worth seeing. But if you are familiar with the show and a fan, it’s great!

Pay attention, stay focus, because if you don’t you will definitely miss out on some jokes. The best, “The Bad Joke Song” sung by Dusty and Lefty (Woody Harrelson & John C. Reily). Those were some good jokes (that’s the redneck in me talking).