In the wrong hands this movie could have been a corny, schmaltzy mess. In fact the sound track, locations and supporting actors were first rate, but to me the movie is a testimonial to what true star power can accomplish. The three lead actors are what differentiated a good movie from a great one. Redford, Thomas and Johansson have the kind of countenances you just can't take your eyes off of. As to the score, I wish Thomas Newman would develop the theme of "The Vast Continent" into a full symphony.