It was hard to believe that Roy would not move the few hours to a big city of Chicago at the beginning of this film. But as we continue to explore Roy's desire to follow his dream of being a transsexual after 25 years of marriage, we realize that sense of community outweighing the need to have a 'comfortable' life among more understanding people. My family came from a rural area (having homesteaded a few generation back), so I have been exposed to the mindset. But, my parents left for the economic potential (like most in rural America) of the city, thank goodness. Roy has invested a lifetime - having worked for 'the big tractor company' in middle Illinois. As the story develops, you start to appreciate Roy and Irma's commitment to the community, family and church. The viewpoints and reactions seem abbreviated typical of a movie, but the issue seems covered.
The sound track blended well, even though it rings more of Yo-Yo Ma's Appalachian Suite. But like most cello centered pieces, it does move in most of the right places. The photography shows the beauty of Illinois' flatland (yes it sounds like an oxymoron, but there are many beautiful scenes - in the movie and in reality).
There really is a Normal Il, but it is a college town, and has a car factory. But head 15 minutes in any direction, and you end up in Roy's world - especially if you head toward Peoria. Yes the cliché - it won't play in Peoria.
The sound track blended well, even though it rings more of Yo-Yo Ma's Appalachian Suite. But like most cello centered pieces, it does move in most of the right places. The photography shows the beauty of Illinois' flatland (yes it sounds like an oxymoron, but there are many beautiful scenes - in the movie and in reality).
There really is a Normal Il, but it is a college town, and has a car factory. But head 15 minutes in any direction, and you end up in Roy's world - especially if you head toward Peoria. Yes the cliché - it won't play in Peoria.