Norman Maclean's memories are brought to life by the handsome Actor/Director and Academy Award winner Robert Redford, who captured the beauty of life in this poignant story, that is set in the backdrop of the breathtaking beautiful and scenic, State of Montana. The movie chronicles the lives of two son's whose father was a Christian Minister, but his boys were as diverse as can be, with the exception of one thing: FISHING! Not spiritual fishing as in the catching of souls for the Kingdom of God, but the physical fishing complete with hook, reel and rod and of course, the worm. The binding tie between father and son's and even between brother's, a family tradition that their father taught them, the intertwining of worms, fly catchers, fish and the art of fishing as it weaves through daily life. There's nothing like it. There's a certain art and style to fishing that one must practice always, in order to get the fish to voluntarily come, to your hook. Be it people or aquatic specimen. Then, you have to know how to hold the line, so that the fish will bite, even when it's not hungry. Norman (Craig Sheffer), the eldest son, writes his now acclaimed memoirs and the younger son as portrayed by Actor Brad Pitt, was a rambunctious risk-taker in his drinking and gambling as well as in his other pursuits (women & gambling), and preferred to live life..., on the edge. Except when it came to fishing. Then, he humbly followed in daddies and big brother's, fishing footstep's and even developed a style of his own. A memorable film with endearing family values and lessons in life, that are subtly gripping. It is yet another Robert Redford Film Classic which is to be treasured. You'll enjoy this one... Nina Kish