They're singing the songs...and living them. George Strait already had 25 chart-topping hits when he made his film debut in Pure Country (Side A). He plays Dusty, who ditches his superstar C&W career to rediscover his ... more »simple roots...and finds that the simple life can be complex when his manager (Lesley Ann Warren) retaliates. Next, in another savvy, song-filled slice of the performing life, Willie Nelson is On the Road Again for a film that's not autobiographical yet knows its highways and byways well. Dyan Cannon, Amy Irving and Slim Pickens join Nelson in a film that has the knack for providing the right song at the right time. Get on the bus. With Honeysuckle Rose (Side B) marking its DVD Debut, you can't help but go places.« less
Don K. from BEAVERTON, OR Reviewed on 12/16/2020...
I saw "Honeysuckle Rose" as a double feature something like 40 years ago, in a theater with tables and waitresses. It was an excellent experience all around, and I remember it fondly. I haven't seen the movie since then, but always wanted to. And I remember having a serious thing for Dyan Cannon and her full throated laugh.
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Movie Reviews
Pure Country & Honeysuckle Rose together
Glenn M. Schoditsch | Richmond, Virginia USA | 06/24/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My family and I love Pure Country. It is a simple and pleasurable movie with a predictable but delightful ending. While George Strait is not an A-List actor, he gives a solid performance. Besides, his list of lifetime accomplishments far outweigh most actors 10 fold.
Honeysuckle Rose is just packed with Willie Nelson tunes. While Nelson is also not an A-List actor, Amy Irving and Dyan Cannon certainly fit the bill. I'm partial to "Song For You", a tune Willie sings at the end of the movie. And, practically stealing the show is veteran character actor Slim Pickens, who comically swears with flair making "Honeysuckle" a "sweet" affair."
At last...
M. Rosgen | ID | 09/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been waiting for Honeysuckle Rose for years! I saw it in the theater and loved it. If you love Willie, you'll love this movie. Slim Pickens is also awesome. Don't look for anything deep - just a feel good movie with great music.
Pure Country is a movie you can enjoy with the whole family. If you like George Strait, you should see it. He essentially plays himself. Enjoyable."
Great deal
T. Daniel | Louisiana | 11/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Pure Country/Honeysuckle Rose DVD was not only a great deal---but it was also a great dvd---fantastic picture and sound......."
Honeysuckle Rose
Uwe Kramer | Germany | 01/29/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The almost legendary country road movie finally on DVD! Never seen a more authentic movie on this topic. Nevertheless that it's an "oldie" already and there are no DVD main menu or subtitles - it's a "must" for everyone lovin' country music. You shouldn't miss it!"
Country Music lover from Down Under
John R. Long | Down Under | 01/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I happened onto Honeysuckle Rose late one night years ago and it has taken me some time to find this gem again. For all you good old boys who think you're the only ones who really understand Country Music, take it from an CM mad Aussie, this is Willie Nelson at his absolute best. OK, so it was never going to win awards for acting or story line, but Lordy, when you hear Willie get into "Whiskey River" it makes you want to get up on that stage with him. I love it."