Stream It or Skip It?
Decider • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jessica Chastain stars in "Heartland," now streaming on Netflix, as Misty Jones, a tough, retired country singer who returns to Nashville to find her missing niece, a rising country star.
- The film, directed by Shana Feste, revisits themes similar to her 2011 film "Country Strong," featuring a protagonist with a gritty, no-nonsense attitude and a complex past in the music industry.
- "Heartland" blends mystery and drama with a fast pace and pulpy plotting, focusing on Misty's interactions with shady music industry figures and law enforcement as she searches for her niece.
- While the screenplay is considered formulaic and occasionally over-the-top, Chastain's charismatic performance adds depth and entertainment value to the film.
- Critics suggest viewers approach "Heartland" as a fun, genre exercise rather than a serious drama, recommending streaming it for its suspense and Chastain's compelling portrayal.
