7/10
You might be a redneck...
6 April 2007
You might be a redneck if you go to family reunions looking for a date. Jerry Lee Lewis (Dennis Quaid) scandalized the world when he hooked up with the 13-year-old daughter (Winona Ryder) of his cousin.

That story and the musical genius of Jerry Lee pretty much sums up this film. Oh, yes, there is the conflict with his other cousin Jimmy Swaggart (Alec Baldwin).

Quaid follows up what I consider his best role as Det. Remy McSwain in The Big Easy with a rocking, rollicking role as The Killer. Like The Big Easy, the music is an essential and most enjoyable part of the film. Winona Ryder, who will go one to play many excellent roles, was recognized for her performance in this picture as a young newcomer.

You can't help but be in a toe-tapping'mood when the credits role.
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