Film review: Nebraska (9 out of 10)

By Steve Payne
Published 9th Dec 2013, 19:26 BST
Bruce Dern and Will Forte in NebraskaBruce Dern and Will Forte in Nebraska
Bruce Dern and Will Forte in Nebraska

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Bruce Dern is one of those actors who has been excellent in pretty much everything he has done - but how many movies can you name he has had a major role in?

I’m disappointed to say the 1972 sci-fi Silent Running is the only one that immediately comes to my mind.

He’s had a few cameos recently but this film shows his true brilliance and proves I should have taken more notice of his career.

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Nebraska is an old-fashioned road movie and like all films of this genre, gives you plenty to think about as the credits roll.

Dern plays Woody Grant, a grizzled alcoholic old man who is losing touch with the world.

He receives a leaflet through the post saying he has ‘won’ a million dollars.

It’s one of those many modern-day sweepstakes that everyone, save Woody, realises won’t result is him getting any money.