I love this movie! If you're a fly fisher, great. The River Why is about much more than that. Don't review it as a Bill Dance fishing review! It's a great reminder of why we want to be outside and knee deep in the water!! It's a story of the kid we all wish we could have been.Give this movie a shot. we need another generation of kids loving the rivers of America. This movie does a lot. It wasn't a theatrical destination, but it has what we need. Watch this movie and respond.Don't think this is a fly fishing movie . . . it is not. A River Runs Through It will forever be the standard. This is a move about fishing as a means to escape.

"People often don't know what they are talking about... but when they talk about love, they *really* don't know what they are talking about. The one sure thing you can say about love, is that there isn't much you can say about it. Not that you shouldn't try - you can make analogies. Love is like a lot of things. One thing it's like, is a trout stream. Try to capture a trout stream with a dam, and you get a lake. Try to catch it in a bucket, and you get a bucket of water. Put some under a microscope, and you get a close up look at some writhing micro-critters. But a trout stream, is only a trout stream, when it is is flowing between its own two banks... at its own pace... in its own sweet way." - 'Gus'"The River Why" is a warm, charming, and hopeful movie. Disguised as a 'romantic drama', it is in reality a story of each of us - on our journey in search for answers to 'why'. Whether the questions are simple, philosophical, or soul-searching; whether they concern the parent-grown child relationship, love, angling for the 'perfect' catch, or the search for inner peace of our soul, this movie provides a microcosm of road-signs to help guide us along our way.I would like to thank all involved with the movie, and the book, for helping my soul find some peace & perspective, at a time when it needed it most. If you haven't seen the movie, or read the book, I highly recommend it!

The majority of this movie was filmed on our family homestead in Western Oregon. The location is not mentioned, nor is the family, by request. However, this gives the story special meaning to the descendants or my Great Great Grandparents who homesteaded the valley.It is interesting to see how people find meaning in life, events, and what is important in life. While this is not a story about our family, there are traits that replay in all people, and families.If it does not help you understand yourself, it may help give you insight into those around you.Obviously today the particular cabin in the movie is know to us as the River Why Cabin.

I have lived in Portland, Oregon since 1981. Last night I viewed The River Why.I have not read the book and, in fact, may do so having now seen the film. While I don't think this is a life changing experience, I did find the movie charming and loved the cinematography and the scenery of Oregon. The actors all do a good job and the film is thoughtful. The score is also well done. Watch the credits and you will hear a lovely version of "Fishing Blues".I would definitely recommend a viewing of this heartwarming film. Again do not expect anything earthshaking here but an enjoyable time.