Powerful

A Masterpiece!

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

The movie is wildly uneven but lively and timely - in its own surreal way

OK. I admit it, when I saw the title "Pure Country 2", I first thought that we would see the next stage in Dusty's life, especially when I saw that George Strait was once again in it. So I looked forward to more wonderful songs from George and his guitar.Only it didn't happen. Instead, we were treated to a romantic comedy with a mixture of modern and traditional country music. Given that George only appears in basically 3 scenes in the film, the lead in this movie goes to relative newcomer Katherine Elam. She does a capable job. Also the actress who played her aunt played the role masterfully. While I thought that the script was a little weak, and I admit I would have liked to hear George sing during the film (who wouldn't?), it was really pretty good.It won't win any Oscars, but it will provide you with an entertaining two hours. And if you don't turn it off at the end with a little bit of an emotional high, you're brain-dead.

Generally when you label a movie as a sequel (hence the "2" in the title) you set up the expectation that it will be a continuation or, at the very least, contain some of the characters from the original film. Since this movie bore no relation to the movie "Pure Country, I am at a loss to understand the title.Yes, George Strait was in both movies. However, in the first he played a fictional country singer while in this sequel he played himself in a much smaller role. That is the only tie in. That being said, this movie could have easily had a different title and used a different well-known country singer without changing the plot.Speaking of plot, this one was saccharine, corny and predictable. My husband sat through it with me and kept saying, "okay, now this will happen next." It was sad to see so much talent -- Michael McKean, Cheech Marin, Bronson Pinchot, even Dean Cain -- put to waste.Katrina Elam has a great voice and I enjoyed some of the songs. However, unless you want your teeth to fall out from all the sugar or you're looking for something to put you to sleep at 3 am, avoid this movie.

I was very disappointed by other reviews. My family LOVED this movie ! It brought tears to our eyes even watching it on more than one occasion. It has a lot of underlying meanings that really hit home ! this was so much more that just a movie for entertainment ! And the way it all tied everything up at the end was very well done ! It left a lasting impression ! My teenager had no interest in watching this - her comment was "I hate country" but even she enjoyed it. My husband is a hard emotions police officer, but he said it hit him in the heart. this is a very heart filled movie for the entire family. SPOILER: I loved how it foreshadowed and then eventually explained hippotherapy ! this is something we have been considering for our child. My older child was against it until she saw the movie and is now willing for her younger sibling to try ! I will use the lessons of this movie with my children for years to come ! Don't lie don't break a promise and always be fair ! as well as making it up to those we hurt ! I did at first think the angels were a little cheesy- but they really explained a lot !!! We had even discussed purchasing the movie we enjoyed it so much !

An aspiring country music singer with a special gift is caught between who she is and who she wants to be. After leaving home a woman who wants to be a singer tries her luck in Nashville. She soon realizes that the price of fame is not what she thought. I am a big George Strait fan but was not a huge fan of the original apart from the soundtrack. This one was over the top cheesy. George Strait is in this one too, but playing himself. If you liked the original I'm pretty sure you would like this one too. I give it a C+.Would I watch again? - Probably not, but I may watch first one again just to see if I remember it right.