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'Still Mine' is a 2012 Canadian romantic drama film. The film had a limited release under its original title 'Still' at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival;[https://web.archive.org/web/20120824232827/http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiff/2012/still 'Still'] at the Toronto International Film Festival. it had a general release on May 3, 2013.[http://www.tribute.ca/movies/still-mine/31260/ 'Still Mine']. 'Tribute'. Written and directed by Michael McGowan and based on a true story,Neil Reynolds, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/all-i-wanted-to-do-is-build-a-house/article4346687/ 'All I wanted to do is build a house'], 'The Globe and Mail', November 15, 2010. the film stars James Cromwell as Craig Morrison, a farmer in rural St. Martins, New Brunswick who battles a government bureaucrat (Jonathan Potts) for the right to build a new house for his ailing wife Irene (Genevive Bujold) when their existing home no longer suits her health needs.

The international distribution rights were licensed by Cinema Management Group.

Cast



* James Cromwell as Craig Morrison

* Genevive Bujold as Irene Morrison

* Chuck Shamata as Judge

* Ronan Rees as Gavin

* Julie Stewart as Ruth

* Rick Roberts as John

* George R. Robertson as Chester Jones

* Hawksley Workman as Gus

* Joe Pingue as Food Terminal Employee

* Jonathan Potts as Rick Daigle

* Zachary Bennett as Jeff Leblanc

* Barbara Gordon as Margaret Jones

* Campbell Scott as Gary Fulton

Reception



'Still Mine' received mostly positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% score rating, sampled from 62 critics' reviews. Its consensus reads: "James Cromwell and Genevive Bujold are outstanding in this tender, affecting, insightful drama about the bonds and sacrifices of marriage." It holds a rating of 72 out of 100 at Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

The 'New York Times' reviewer Stephen Holden wrote that the film has a "spiky integrity. Dry-eyed and observant, it refuses to pity Craig and Irene Morrison...Mr. Cromwell, who is more than a decade younger than his character, lends Craig a compelling depth, intelligence and resoluteness. He stands about 6-foot-7, and with a Roman nose on a head that seems chiseled out of rock, radiates an imperial authority. Miss Bujold, alert and birdlike, imbues Irene with a starchy tenacity and a sharp sense of humor."Holden, Stephen. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/19/movies/in-still-mine-a-couple-in-their-80s-resist-aging.html?_r=0 "In 'Still Mine,' a Couple in Their 80s Resist Aging"] 'The New York Times', July 18, 2013

The 'Washington Post' reviewer Michael O'Sullivan wrote "Interwoven with McGowans plot about the little guy vs. big government is an even more engaging and nuanced tale of romance. It contributes to an unflashy, quietly stirring dramatic experience. As Craig and Irene, Cromwell and Bujold deliver a pair of superb performances."O'Sullivan, Michael. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/still-mine-movie-review/2013/07/17/c7a2c9f4-e594-11e2-80eb-3145e2994a55_story.html " 'Still Mine' movie review"] 'Washington Post', July 18, 2013

Awards and nominations



The film garnered seven nominations at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Cromwell), Best Actress (Bujold), Best Original Screenplay (McGowan), Best Cinematography (Brendan Steacy), Best Editing (Roderick Deogrades) and Best Original Score (Hugh Marsh, Don Rooke and Michelle Willis).[https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Canadian+Screen+Awards+nominees+From+Nguyen+Rebelle/7821886/story.html "Canadian Screen Awards nominees: From Kim Nguyens Rebelle to Xavier Dolans Laurence Anyways"]. 'The Gazette', January 15, 2013. Cromwell won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

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