Strong Foundations – Tearjerking ‘Still Mine’ rests on James Cromwell

James Cromwell, left, and Genevieve Bujold play aging farmers Craig and Irene Morrison in thefilm "Still Mine." Samuel Goldwyn Films photo
James Cromwell, left, and Genevieve Bujold play aging farmers Craig and Irene Morrison in thefilm “Still Mine.”
Samuel Goldwyn Films photo

Here’s a movie about building code violations ruining the golden years of a farming couple, which will make this a go-to date for anyone who’s had to go through the Planning Commission. But even for those who haven’t, it’s a sweet drama about an aging couple still very much in love.

Even though the story and its execution are pretty corny, “Still Mine” has at its disposal James Cromwell and Genevieve Bujold as the octogenarians having decide which is worse: old age or bureaucracy. Mr. Cromwell has always been a comforting presence in film. He’s many people’s idea of a farmer based on his role in “Babe” and his kindly face is one of the main reasons he makes such a good villain in films like “L.A. Confidential.”

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