Saw 'Nebraska', yesterday

Either Bruce Dern is a great actor, or he just played himself, as a crotchety old fart. Enjoyed it, for the most part, but was maybe expecting too much after all the hype. Ten minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival? An unflattering, but somewhat realistic look at rural Nebraska, as several of the scenes hit a little 'too close to home', esp the windswept prairie cemetery. The rolling hills, abandoned farmhouse and small town taverns were all too familiar. Black and white was the perfect medium for it. Did have a great theme song, that really fit. You could tell the film maker was very familiar with his subjects and environment. Not sure of any 'lesson' from it. Will be interesting to see how it does at the Academy Awards.