Farmer Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) may be 87, but he still actively runs his farm, attending to the crops and livestock. His wife Irene (Geneviève Bujold) is losing her memory and is starting to pose a threat to herself. Despite Morrison’s seven children asking him to get their mother some outside care, he refuses and decides the best thing for his wife would be a smaller, more functional home. Morrison starts to build his wife her dream home, but he soon finds himself met with opposition at every step along the way Morrison, and these regulations and government red tape threaten to bring his labor of love to a halt.

The film is based on the story of a Canadian farmer, and takes a very real look at the harsh realities and drama of growing old. However, the film is also loaded with a lot of heart and humor. I especially enjoyed the relationships between the characters of Craig and Irene, as well as those between Craig and his eldest children. The dynamic was especially interesting as it seemed like the octogenarian was even more spry than his children.

Cromwell gives a stunning performance in this film as a man who refuses to let anything get in the way of his love for his wife. Once he has an idea in his head, he will let nothing stop him—his age, the government, or any tough obstacles life throws in his way. Bujold also gives a great performance—she successfully conveys the simpleness and innocence of a woman who is losing her memory, but still loves her husband very much and tries to please him.

The Blu-ray picture and sound are great—the Canadian landscapes look beautiful, and all dialogue is clear. However, one disappointment about this release is that it does not contain any bonus features other than a digital copy of the film.

What’s Included:

Film: (1:43:07)

Blu-ray:
• 1080p / Widescreen 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Digital Copy (Redemption Deadline 5/6/2017):

• UltraViolet DigitalHD Copy redeemable via Flixster, Google Play or Vudu

Extras:
Besides the digital copy, there are absolutely no extras on the disc besides some trailers that play when the disc is first started, but these are not accessible via the menu.
 

Final Thoughts:

Still Mine is a heartwarming look at a man’s undying love and devotion for his ailing wife, and how a person’s age shouldn’t stop them from living life. The performances excellent, but the film felt a little too drawn out. The Blu-ray contains no extras other than a digital copy of the film. However, the film alone is definitely worth checking out.