I was easily able to empathize with this movie and especially our lead Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) as you grow older, your abilities start to slowly wane, and you want one last chance at glory. Craig's plight is much more about glory. He is fighting to keep the relationship with his wife, and avoid suggestions from his kids to put her in a home (Bujold) despite her early signs of Dementia. This movie hit me on so many emotional levels. Not only did I care about the fate of Craig & Irene, but I became truly angry at how Craig was being belittled by the bureaucracy for such a minor thing, like not following all the rules, despite that the house is perfectly safe, and Craig knows exactly what he's doing. His battle of handling his wife's slow descent into Dementia was also heart wrenching to watch. I felt the children of the Morrison's were a bit selfish at first, but as the movie went along, they grew on me, and I understood them more. Cromwell & Bujold are absolutely magnificent together, and their relationship is one of the most enjoyable I have seen in eons. It was genuine, and it didn't feel contrived in the slightest. James is an ordinary man, and one we can all sympathize with. He's a good man, and you'll be rooting for him all the way. He's a man passionate about his beliefs, and his wife. I give all the credit to James Cromwell's fantastic performance. He's always been a great character actor, but never has he shined like this. He conveyed his emotions perfectly. Geneviève Bujold is equally as good as Cromwell. She is utterly phenomenal as a woman slowly losing her way, due to dementia. I feared her, but felt for her at the same time. She's always been a great actress, and this is one that will be talked about for some time. Jonathan Potts is great as the unlikable bureaucrat.

Final Thoughts: It's just a wonderful film, and one not talked about nearly enough for my liking. As a Canadian, I am proud of how good this movie is. Any one should be able to get into it. It's a very moving film

8.7/10

Still Mine is an example of why sometimes laws and rules can mean a lost of freedom.

The good. Compelling and touching story. Well built scenario. Nice photography. All together, a solid film.

The actors. The whole cast gave a spot on performance, but James Cromwell shows himself as a true star here with a very attaching character.

The bad. Most of the plot elements have been seen many times in different forms over the years. Even though the mix is unique, you get an overall sense of déjà vu.

The ugly. Nothing.

The result. A simple tale that can resonate with anybody. Don't expect action or great drama, and you'll be pleasantly entertained.

Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) is an old self-reliant New Brunswick farmer. He has 2000 acres where he does a little farmer. However he can't keep his cattle and the strawberry buyer won't buy his strawberries unless he has a refrigerated truck because of corporate policy. His wife Irene Morrison (Geneviève Bujold) is slowly degenerating. He decides to build a house with easier access for her and promises her that they won't move until they have to. Ruth (Julie Stewart) and John (Rick Roberts) are two of their many kids and they are concerned. It is harder and harder to care for Irene. Craig tries to build the house by himself but an overzealous bureaucrat keeps stopping him. Eventually he is in danger of prison for all the building code violations he's been accessed.

James Cromwell is one of the most powerful actors around. He is amazing in this. Geneviève Bujold also shows so much power. It is based on a true story, and that realism permeates the entire movie. The story is a little bit small at times, but it never loses its human size story. This is above all a movie built on Cromwell's kind persona. I do wish they picked a better title. It's just too stridden and doesn't fit the love story at the heart of the movie.