Oklahoma native son and country superstar-turned-actor Toby Keith stars in a film I watched last night called "Broken Bridges."
And while this film is nothing close to what I'd refer to as "high art," Toby Keith seemed comfortable in his role as a washed up country singer who is reunited with his old girlfriend Angela (Kelly Preston) and their out-of-wedlock daughter Dixie Leigh (Lindsey Haun). Toby does a great job in tackling his role and his sense of humor and wit comes through crystal clear.
Surprisingly, Burt Reynolds is again miscast and ignored, playing Angela's grumpy father. Of course it wasn't as bad as his role as Boss J.D. Hogg on the Dixie dud "Dukes of Hazzard" movie out a year or so ago. Willie Nelson plays himself in the film and can do no wrong.
Highlights on "Broken Bridges" include "Crash Here Tonight" (also on his 2006 album "White Trash With Money") and the soulful "Uncloudy Day" featuring Toby, Willie and BeBe Winans.
Now, I've heard through the grapevine that Toby is working on a new project called "Beer For My Horses." I assume it's a modern-day Western based on his 2003 hit of the same name. Will post any updates as they come along.
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