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Pitt and Afleck deliver immersive roles. There are a few historical slips of narrative/dialogue but those don't impact the characters' credibility. There are moments of stellar photography (I've added stills of my visually favorite scene). DP Deakins shows why the Coen brothers (in my top three directors list) often go to his talents. A truly impressive film. T
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What appeared to be a Very Interesting Film (when viewing the trailer), I found to be rather slow with a lot more dialogue than action. Considering this was a film by Ridley Scott about Jesse James, and based on the novel of the same name, the photography,wardrobe, and sets made up for the Overly Long Interactions between characters. With only a portion of Historical Accuracy, I found Pitt's Portrayal of James as a Loner and Sociopath more "Artistic Freedom" than what I believe to be true. One item revealed in the film that is rarely written about or known, is that Jesse James had a portion of his Middle Finger missing on his Left Hand. This was told to me by my Great Grandfather, who at Ten Years Old actually viewed James' Body in 1882 (he died at 100 Years Old in 1972). I also recall him telling me there was still Gold,Money, etc. hidden in Missouri Caves that was yet to be found. I will have to view this DVD again tonight as there are some "Pitt" Fans who had never saw it, however I'm holding out for The 1939 Film with Tyrone Power...Read full review
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While I love Westerns and Brad Pitt is one of my fave actors. This movie was a little slow for my taste. The movie didn't pick up until almost the end. I have to say though that Casey Afleck was superb as Bob Ford the coward who killed Jesse James. He gave a very strong performance and shows tremendous talent for the bad guy. While he isn't as sexy as his brother Ben, I think he still has sexy potential. Keep an eye out for this kid and check out Gone, Baby Gone he gives a good performance there too.Sam Rockwell as Charlie Ford was equally strong in his performance and I have become a big fan of his. He is a fine actor and is completely believable in any role I have seen him in thus far.
I purchased this copy of "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" as a gift for a friend, already having a copy I own that I bought at full retail value. The friend was ecstatic upon receiving it. The movie, I find, is a subject of great debate among fans of the genre/actors. I, personally, think it is a triumph for the genre and for films in general. The cinematography and set design are stunning, telling a story in and of themselves. The editing, score, and costumes are rich and complex even while being simple and threadbare. Casey Affleck did such an impeccable job with the character of Robert Ford that I get the creeping willies every time he's on screen, and Brad Pitt, who usually feels a bit overdone in his typical fare, exuded the same kind of quiet, intense charm that Jesse James was noted for in his lifetime. The supporting cast really made this movie shine for me, though, with such subdued - and at times over-the-top - performances that really pulled me into the era and had me believing in the characters completely. I think where most critics, professional and amateur, get caught up is with the pacing. While it is a western, yes; about famous outlaws, yes; it is not an action film. It is a deep and intricate biopic on Jesse James as a character and as a man. Don't go in expecting explosions and gunfights and chases - you'll get a few, anyway, but nothing quite so much as the louder more brash fare of "3:10 to Yuma" or "The Quick and the Dead" - go for the characters, for the storytelling quality, and for the simple beauty of the film itself. I frequently hear the film described as "slow" - well, eye of the beholder and all that. I think the quiet, sometimes deathly silent and still nature of the film lends to the title splashed on the cover: "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford." This is a movie about a very specific event, with two very specific characters, and I found the pace of the film eerie, intense, and at times terrifying. Not in the manner of a horror film, but just in the sheer fact that you grow so attached to these characters that their fates become things you either dread or rejoice over. I would most definitely purchase this film again, for any lover of Old West history and personages, and any lover of a well done beautiful film, period. I rate the whole experience very, very highly.Read full review
as always a great performance from brad pitt with no complaints about the rest of the cast pitt is truly one of the best actors of his generation while the actor playing the coward robert ford plays the role with an almost creepy smarmy charm believe it or not the movies almost makes you feel like you are alive back then and you are almost feel pulled into ths storyline also near the ending scenes of the movie when they are in the old saloon and nick cave is plating and singing the song about robert fors it seems to pull it altogether especially with the soundtrack done by warren ellis and nick cave
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