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3.5/4
Pat - wrote on 02/23/2017
This the greatest overlooked Western of all time. It's how historical movies should be made. Absolutely brilliant.
Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/15/2014
Slow-moving character study of Robert Ford. I didn't mind the slow pace, except through the much too elongated middle bulk. We know what's coming from the beginning and piling on not-so-important scenes only pads the long running time. Add the mostly unneeded narration, and I became a little agitated for a stretch. The last 20 (or so) minutes carried a unexpected melancholic effect that I admired. There's also more to admire. The film boasts terrific acting, directing, cinematography, and music. As a whole, it's just on the verge of greatness.
Rating of
1/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 09/25/2011
Man it was tough not falling asleep while watching this movie
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/21/2010
A slow-building film that is more contemplative and reflective than you would expect from a Western. Casey Affleck is masterful as the eventual killer of Jesse James. It's probably too slow for people seeking typical Western shootouts, but it's a much deeper and well-written film than usually is part of the genre.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/24/2009
Too long and way too boring - but it earns points for being historically accurate. I can't blame the actors, they all played their parts well, but the script was too dry to keep me interested.
Rating of
2/4
goodfellamike - wrote on 01/21/2009
An absolutely maudlin and frustrating western biography that's too deliberately-paced, emptily-directed and broadly-acted to have much force, though the photography is superb. Casey Affleck is a solid presence, though Brad Pitt seems to fade into the background. Final Grade: C
Rating of
0.5/4
frenchfreyteetor - wrote on 08/08/2008
I don't even know if I should have ranked this movie since my husband and I were soooooo bored by it we ended up turning it off about 1/2 way throught. Maybe the exciting parts were yet to come, but wow!
Rating of
4/4
kustaa - wrote on 12/26/2007
Chopper modern masterpiece's director steps up to my taste, and for the happyness of perfect filmmaking and recreates the life of this character often associated with a childish man, violent. Remarkable things in this film are cinematography, music and performances. I'm not a big fan of the small Afleck bro, but the guy really owns this part. It's true that's not a conventional western (gun fights and hot prostitutes in tight customs) This is an awesome journey to both minds. The hero and the poor guy that lost his faith.
