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You shouldn't be dissappointed about seeing this Gunslinging Western. Ed Harris and Vig Mortensen work very well together as you see them come into town to stop the local gang from getting away with bloody murder. Mrs. Allie French (Rene Zelweger) shows up very soon after the film starts and make a big presence on film. Although her character was sweet and fun, I knew she must be too good to be true. Ed Harris falls immediately for Allie French (Zelweger) and so does Vig, although Vig doesn't try to fall for her, she just pushes herself on any man she feels attracted to. Jeremy Irons and Lance Henrickson also play important roles in this film. I'm going to give this film a 4/5 because of the detail that went into making this film. There wasn't a great deal of violence and cursing. The dialogue was sometimes funny and cute and Ed really worked at developing a style that worked for his character. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS!Read full review
Didn't think it was as good as it's been hyped up to be. Certainly not a classic status film. For me, Ed Harris just isn't the guy that should have been playing the star role here. He just doesn't seem to have the western charisma that others might have for this part. Story of a new marshall and his side kick come to town to clean up the band of bad guys and their fearless leader. Marshall meets permissive girl, girl flirts with side kick, fearless leader gets caught, bad guys steal girl, trade for fearless leader, good guys get shot, fearless leader comes back to town a new man, permissive girl flirts with fearless leader, marshall is still oblivious, side kick kicks ass and leaves town.....the end. I rated it as an average at most western with mediocre acting. Slightly interesting for a first view but I doubt I'll watch it again. Ed Harris? Just something missing there. Can't quite place it but he is lacking in convincing me he's a tough guy marshall.Read full review
But also a great western writer..I was a little leery of this Western..I loved "Tombstone" and haven't found a western yet that meets my high expections since I first saw "Tombstone"..but this one is a close second..filled to the hilt with great action and a few jaw dropping moments..this movie does not disappoint..Mortensen, Harris, Zellweger and Irons are definitely in their prime in this fun film..Two Men Cole and Hitch are paid to keep law and order are summoned to "Appaloosa" to wage a two man war against local baddie Randall Bragg to justice..along the way they find love and romance that could tear apart their long standing partnership..I give this film 5 out of 5 bars!!
I bought this on a recommendation from a friend who loves Westerns but doesn't really have the same taste in movies as I do. Doesn't matter, it's a great movie! One I will watch over and over. The attention to detail, the clothing, hats, boots, guns, and even the realistic way the guns sound is unmatched by many of the so-called classic Westerns. The interactions between the characters is more true to life as well, especially for those times. It left me wanting more and not thinking, "dang, that was about and hour longer than it needed to be". This is a must watch for you even if you don't care for Westerns, it's just an all around good movie and the story behind the movie is just a interesting.
I have read all the books in this series but had not seen the movie. I really enjoyed it. It’s nice to put faces with the characters.
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