Country Strong (A Mayor Koch Review)

Before she has fully recovered from her alcohol addiction, country singer Kelly (Gwyneth Paltrow) is removed from a rehab center by her husband/agent, James (Tim McGraw) to go on the road. ; A big mistake. Kelly, with her husband’s knowledge and acceptance, is having an affair with Beau (Garrett Hedlund), a young singer/songwriter. Beau is also having an affair with Chiles (Leighton Meester), also a country singer. Beau and Chiles are part of Kelly and James’s traveling troupe. The plot doesn't ring true and Gwyneth's voice is thin, but I give this chick flick a plus--just barely.For more of my reviews, visit Mayor at the Movies , and don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter .

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Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch does his weekly take on new movies--from blockbusters to art films. His rating system is as plainspoken as his language. A "plus" for movies he likes, a "minus" for ones he doesn't. Watch and hear as the New Yorkiest of all New Yorkers tells it like it is. The Mayor at the Movies is a production of New York Insider TV.