As strange as a Glasgow woman wanting to reach country singer superstardom in Nashville (probably the city most synonymous with the genre of music), Wild Rose is engrossing for many reasons beyond seeking fame. It’s about finding personal fulfillment while doing right by children as a mother (a mother before the age of 18 no less), having already let them down once by going to jail for a drug-related charge.
Don’t just come for another movie about someone musically gifted looking to maximize their talents professionally, as Wild Rose is also a beautiful family drama that pits desires against responsibility. Jessie Buckley is perfect in the role (she is also a singer in addition to a rising actor), whether she is controlling a crowd or searching inside herself to figure out what she really wants. I hate country music, but I loved Wild Rose.
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Robert Kojder is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Flickering Myth Reviews Editor. Check here for new reviews, friend me on Facebook, follow my Twitter or Letterboxd, check out my personal non-Flickering Myth affiliated Patreon, or email me at MetalGearSolid719@gmail.com
Originally published May 13, 2019. Updated January 5, 2020.
