Alexander Payne’s Nebraska is a comical, endearing, and engaging film which is shot in beautiful, stark black and white. It is the story of Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) who naively believes he has won a million dollars because he received a advertising notification in the mail that all of us have seen before but never fall for. His son, David (Will Forte) after trying to convince him of the falsity of his belief, finally agrees to drive Woody to Lincoln, Nebraska all the way from Montana. Along the way, they stop off at various locations including Woody’s childhood town where there are old scores to settle and friends and relatives to visit.
Nebraska offers a vast array of funny, eccentric characters and great acting performances. The scenes in the home of the Grant family is packed with droll, quirky moments, memorable dialogue and odd occurrences. This movie has real heart and soul and will leave a lasting impression on you. It is a road movie with many interesting stops along the way.
The characters are all searching for more meaning in their lives and there is rich character development, albeit slowly. This has been nominated for several Oscars and deservedly so. It is one of the best pictures of the year.
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