Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her singing voice while Tim McGraw relies solely on his acting talent in Country Strong, a country music-driven drama. The week's other new release, Season of the Witch, is a supernatural thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman that's finally seeing the light of day after having its release date pushed back a few times: More on Country Strong:
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Tim McGraw stars in Country Strong, the story of a troubled, alcoholic country singer and her relationships with an up-and-coming singer/songwriter as well as her manager/husband. Gwyneth Paltrow plays the country singer struggling to deal with her demons. Garrett Hedlund, recently seen opposite Jeff Bridges in Tron: Legacy, is the younger man she falls for while undergoing a stint in rehab. And Country star Tim McGraw plays Paltrow's character's husband who puts business interests above his wife's health. Surprisingly, while Paltrow and Hedlund get to show off their singing voices, McGraw - who is a genuine superstar in the music industry - doesn't have a single opportunity to sing. But that was fine by McGraw who, at the LA press day for the Screen Gems film, said he totally understands why he wasn't afforded an opportunity to show off his talent. Read on...
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