The two lead actors of Tater Tot and Patton are what moves its audience, but the heart of this movie is in its screenplay. Any story about two unalike individuals creating an unlikely bond requires this, and Tater Tot and Patton is an excellent example of the best case scenario.
Tater Tot and Patton relies heavily on its two leading actors having good chemistry – on sharing the same frame in a powerful, cooperative way – and that’s exactly what happens. What truly makes this film great, however, is how great the shared performance between Wilder and Rothe is. Tater Tot and Patton is a rare leading role for Wilder, and he makes the best of it. Wilder has nearly fifty screen credits to his name, and has appeared in small, supporting roles in films like Joy, Detroit, and Shutter Island. The use of sky in this movie is spectacularĪlso starring in the film is Bates Wilder, an experienced character actor – which is another way of saying he’s one of those “that guy” actors. After Tater Tot and Patton, however, I’m certain we’ll be seeing plenty more of Rothe. After Happy Death Day, I wasn’t sure how big a name Rothe might become in the future. I’ve already mentioned how Jessica Rothe was given a chance in this film to show the kind of performance she can give, and it truly is refreshing. As Andie is forced to adapt, she and Uncle Erwin gradually become closer, slowly revealing the real reason each of them are alone on that ranch.Īn important thing to understand about Tater Tot and Patton is that it is filmmaking at its purest form. This ranch, however, is not the idyllic, wild west paradise of Brokeback Mountain. Upon arrival, Andie is thrust into this rough, solitary lifestyle where beans and beer are served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Andie is spoiled college student from LA who was given the choice between going to rehab or spending a few months working on her uncle’s solitary South Dakota ranch. The film will be in Huron for one week only.Tater Tot and Patton is set on the present day plains of central South Dakota. “Tater Tot & Patton” won the Best Screenplay award at the Vail Film Festival, took Best Film at both the South Dakota and Beloit International Film Festivals and was selected for the Napa Valley Film Festival.
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Covel also produced the independent classic Napolean Dynamite. Sean Covel, who is from Edgemont, is the executive producer of the film. But a great deal happens on this journey from tolerance, to acceptance and eventually, deep caring. She chooses the ranch, and invades the life of her uncle Erwin, played by Bates Wilder. The film was shot entirely north of the Pierre and Fort Pierre area on a ranch and features the same herd of buffalo used by Kevin Costner in “Dances with Wolves.”Īndie - played by Jessica Rothe from La La Land and also starring in Happy Death Day 2U, which played at the Huron Luxury Cinema - is the troubled youth from the big city who has the law laid down by her mom. He describes the film as a city girl from Los Angeles escapes to her uncle’s ranch in South Dakota, upsetting his lonely, boozy life. Kightlinger is a Pierre Riggs High School grad who attended Augustana and serves on the S.D. Kightlinger will host a question and answer session on the film after its showing on Wednesday, March 13, at Huron Luxury Theater. “Tater Tot & Patton” is written and directed by South Dakota native Andrew Kightlinger. HURON - An award-winning film, conceived and shot in South Dakota, with backing of a South Dakota producer is opening tonight in Huron, as part of a statewide premiere event.
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