This movie was the tale of such a heart touching story between two very in love people. The way they interacted gave me all the feels - from being turned on to desperately seeking my Kleenex. I can not believe i hadn't heard of it before coming across it in my public library. I think it beats the notebook and the titanic if not at least being in the same realm. Seriously, Kleenex. If you've ever felt like you needed a patriarchal point of view on family, then you wont be disappointed in the main characters portrayal of a husband and a father. You'll love his point of view on life and how to live it and you'll want to either be him or have him! Five star performance!!!

This movie was under the radar on release. I love the actors and decided to watch it based on reviews on various sites. It is priceless. Though I can understand how it may not translate that well to a younger audience (and thus some of the low review scores). To really "get" this movie you need to be of a certain age - someone who can remember what it was like in the world 50 or more years ago. Before the age of rules and regulations gone mad and of bureaucracy which exists only for its own sake. My dad grew up on a farm in the 30s and I can see some of his life experiences through this film. Top notch acting and script, and a lot of subject matter to give the viewer something deep and meaty to chew on after the film is over.Anyone born before 1960 - this is a must view movie.

Octogenarian Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) sees his wife Irene (Genevieve Bujold) slipping into Dementia and decides to build a one story house to make life easier for her. He runs into building regulations that hamper his construction.This is based upon a true storyWhat a wonderful pairing of Cromwell and Bujold. When we see Cromwell on screen we feel entirely comfortable with him (that is unless he is playing a bad guy, then look out) and his scenes with Genevieve Bujold are pure gold and much of that credit goes to Ms. Bujold. She is still a hot babe in her 80s and as we watch her we could very well see ourselves taking care of her and loving every minute of it. What we get to see are two beyond-excellence performances by both. Their banter is pure gold. We feel for Craig as he suffers silently while trying his best to make Irene comfortable. He realizes she is getting worse, but that doesn't deter him. He does try to follow the law and the building regulations imposed on all. However, he knows what he is doing exceeds many of those regulations. The problem is he doesn't stop construction to allow for inspections. In time he is taken to court.We go along and hope we see Craig be successful in court. We don't get to see much of that and this was a big let-down. Since this is a true story, the court battles should have been shown, at least the most important parts. Didn't happen. Some of the earlier scenes could have been cut down or cut out so we would have time to see the court proceeding. Didn't happen. And, we waited especially for these moments. Bummer. He has a baseball signed by Babe Ruth. My problem with this scene - as he handles the ball with his bare hands - is that the ball was not protected in one of those plastic baseball covers. Most people know not to allow greasy hands to touch such a prized and valuable baseball. Someone fell down on this job. Hey, the ball could have been wrapped in Saran Wrap or something. Didn't happen.Also one would think the Babe Ruth baseball would have more or an impact on the story. Craig does use a baseball story to tell the judge about standards then and now and relates them to building construction now. That's as far as it went. Bummer. One more thing: the title sucks. Not once in the movie does Craig bellow the words "Still Mine" referring, perhaps, to the land and the new house he owns as he knows exactly what he is doing. We waited in vain to hear these words. Didn't happen. Bummer. Despite some misgivings above, this is an excellent story and we cringe along with Craig and hope Irene fares well. This is truly a wonderful love story. (9/10)Violence: No. Sex: No. Nudity: Yes, partial. Language: Soft stuff only: GDIs, JCs

You must have seeing plenty of romantic movies about reckless love involving the blooming young and the middle aged love with an understanding of a level higher. But you have not seeing love if you have not seeing Still Mine. This movie is a wonder of romantic genre thought it speaks of a tale of romance that is 61 years old yet getting strong day by day. After being married for so long and seven children of their own and grand kids the Morrison's keeps the flames burning strong. Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) and Irene Morrison (Geneviève Bujold) are an old couple living in their farm residing in the bliss of old age. Craig though is in his 80s still strong and healthy devotes his time to take care of his wife Irene and her needs when she starts to show signs of declining memory. And he decides to build another more manageable home for them knowing the challenges he will have to endeavor in future. But challenged by the local authorities about the standards of the construction the Morrison's affection grows stronger and their will power is tested. The true beauty of Still Mine is in the sheer sweetness of the old couple. Even how aged and wrinkled they are the romance between them and their true understanding is simply overwhelming. James and Geneviève beautifully portray the characters in a way that the viewers would shed a tear seeing them in love. Each scene they are together is so wonderful that even their eyes speak. Still Mine delivers powerful emotions throughout and anyone would want such fairy tale old age I'm sure. Still Mine is a Canadian production directed by Michael McGowan. And it is based on true events.