little Chenier
August 28, 2008
I am from Southwest Louisiana where most of this movie was filmed. I bought this movie for my husbands Grandmother. She absolutly LOVED this movie. The only thing is the accents were alitte off. Over all the movie has was very good.
Parts of it filmed in my hometown & on waterways I have fished.
August 13, 2008
Watch & form your own opinion. I'm biased since it's about town's I grew up around.
Little Chenier: A Cajun Story
August 11, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this film, considering I'm from Louisiana, where the movie was filmed. It definitely tugs at your heart strings. The story line was immaculate. It teaches a lesson of how to treat and how not to treat those with mental challenges. Just because someone is mentally challenged, does not mean that they can't experience all aspects of life like normal people. Pemon's character portrays that very well. Therefore, I suggest those that are interested, you have to watch this film. Thank you.
Don't waste your time
August 9, 2008
Having just seen this movie, I can only agree that the music is great and the scenery is fantastic! I love seeing anything shot in Louisiana. The story and the acting are what brought this movie way down... It's kind of like growing up and being told that two wrongs don't make a right. Accent is everything and too many times I thought to myself wow, that doesn't sound right. Having read other reviews, I realize this may go against the grain, but I can't ever reccomend this movie to a friend if I would want them to see southern Louisiana or a great movie.
One of the Best Movies of All Time
August 4, 2008
This movie is outstanding. It's a must-see. It's a must-own. It's a touching Cajun story that sings to the tune of "Sling Blade" and "Of Mice and Men."
It is truly amazing.
I think the most gripping part of it all is that none of what you see in the film exists any longer. The floating homes, the moss, the cypress, the nests of les gros bec - Rita took it all away. She took it away just one month after this film finished shooting. It could very well be the last footage anyone has of this sacred region before it was destroyed.
"Little Chenier: A Cajun Story" offers a way for anyone to see what Cajun country used to be. It is also a fine example of who we are and how we live.
The story is superb. The film itself is a haunting reminder of this part of the bayou no more - this, the bayou we still love.
