THE RANGER, THE COOK, AND THE HOLE IN THE SKY (ABC Television Release USA 1995)


Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì


The Ranger, the Cook, and the Hole in the Sky—charming—may be predictable but also is clean, honest, decent and has strong resemblance to Little House on the Prairie stories. The movie satisfies and serves as a non-loud piece of entertainment with no unpleasant surprises. Nice view of some of Sam Elliott’s earlier works. Watch for Jerry O’Connell and Ricky Jay who give sturdy performances. Good work overall. 

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Storyline

A teenage boy learns a few life lessons while working for a Forest Service crew during the summer of 1919. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director John Kent Harrison for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Richard Welsh for making the film possible. Cast includes: Sam Elliott, Jerry O’Connell, Ricky Jay, Molly Parker, Don Davis, Robert Wisden, Michael Tayles, Tom Butler, Jay Brazeau, Callum Keith Rennie, A.C. Peterson, Campbell Lane, and Frank Cassini. 


Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie serves as a low-key, peaceful afternoon watch—gentle, soft entertainment. 

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2 comments:

  1. Sir SweetstickMay 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM

    this is not even a summary, much less a review.

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    1. Ben MeyersMay 28, 2023 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are completely correct. I do not review movies. I write a quick critique that provides a rating and recommendation to yes, no, or maybe watch the film. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciated this comment very much.

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