Our Very Own (2005)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Cameron Watson

Writer:

Cameron Watson (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Five teenagers in Shelbyville, Tennessee look to meet the actress Sondra Locke, who's returning to town for the local premiere of her big Hollywood movie. |

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Allison Janney	...	Joan Whitfield
Keith Carradine	...	Billy Whitfield
Cheryl Hines	...	Sally Crowder
Beth Grant	...	Virginia Kendal
Jason Ritter	...	Clancy Whitfield
Hilarie Burton	...	Bobbie Chester
Faith Prince	...	Athylene
Mary Badham	...	Mrs. Nutbush
Autumn Reeser	...	Melora Kendall
Derek Carter	...	Ray
Michael McKee	...	Glen
Amy Landers	...	Rhonda
Dale Dickey	...	Skillet
Allison Mackie	...	Sheila
Steven Griffith	...	Buzz

Runtime:

106 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA

Company:

GADA Films

Trivia:

Mary Badham's first film in 35 years.

Quotes:

Skillet: Would you like a piece of pie?

Movie Connections:

Featured in 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Our Very Own

Small Town Triumph

Small town drama at its very best. The real factor was so evident I thought the movie had been made in late 70s. Surprisingly, it was made in 2005, and someone knew what a small town was all about before strip malls, cell phones, and chain restaurants destroyed the landscape. Like the favorite classic, Breakaway, Our Very Own, captures the yearning of teens in middle America to overcome and stretch beyond their present circumstances. The main plot is the desire of Melora to meet Sandra Locke, yes, the Sandra Locke. Apparently she was the local girl who made it to the big time. The subplots are far more intriguing: Clancy's family deals with his father's alcoholism and its destructive ripples; Ricky is practically stalking Bobbie, who made the mistake to go out with him once; and we wonder about Mrs. Nutbush and her clan. There are all sorts of characters to fill in the storyline. Everyone of them adds something to the story. Like real life, nothing is neatly tied up--it simply continues. But there is a satisfaction when the movie ends. Clancy's dad is trying, Melora takes solace in Clancy's words that they will have their chance to make it someday, and Ricky is properly threatened by the boys to leave Bobbie alone. As for Mrs. Nutbush? Some towns will continue to have their tragedies and mysteries. Don't miss Rufus, the dog who travels by car roof top.