Very Cool!!!

terrible... so disappointed.

Far from Perfect, Far from Terrible

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Excellent story, cast, acting and direction. The viewer is drawn into the dilemma of "town bullies" versus unwanted "real" cowboys driving a herd, who must stay over because of their situation.

It's extremely hard to identify with text that doesn't add something new to the incredible reviews already composed; but I'd say I think I found my favorite Western movie on Jan1st, 2018! While my father always watched Westerns with the ever fascinating John Wayne, you ponder what else could a classic be about? Clint Eastwood made a fine film, and not like this is new territory, about good guys trying to correct some bad guys doing bad things on the old frontier... What is new, (being that it is actually made in 2003) is that Costner's rendition charms in literally EVERY single way of storytelling. Seriously... I absolutely love watching Robert Duvall in a western and here, he's nothing short of realistic, amazing and the perfect partner to accompany Costner in this journey both in text and on screen. I'll save the plot for 50 others that have capitulated it so darn well, but for me, I simply can't pick out a particular part that either wasn't needed, or, was either under-done or overdone..? The scenery is a dream, the story; punctual and hearty - and the story.... the story is simply spellbinding in a way where it offers a few turns to keep the next chapter fresh. Annette Benning was simply charming and eloquent. Can't say anything bad here. But for Costner, he doesn't play the absolutely 'roughest-gunner' out there, but he inserts just at correct moments, humanity and yet, he's got a past he slowly reveals. This film is stunning from all angles, ideals, cinematography and editing. A simple yet charismatic film with incredibly well developed and devout characters. Loved it.

Now this is a western as it should be and was. I remember seeing this on the big screen when it first came out. The draw? Costner & Duval doing a Western. What's not to like? Well I was right. Very enjoyable even flowing and unfolding story line that pleases and teases while exposing us to beautiful scenes and vistas. It has all the Western ingredients like shoot-em ups, cattle, horses, "open range", saloon and good versus evil just to name some. It also adds one of my favorites which is filming in the rain and storm (real or not) as it just lends credibility and atmosphere not to mention real life as it was in the rough wild West. Plenty a guns a blazing keep us on the edge with plenty of bad guys to catch bullets and comeuppance. Good movie to eat dinner while watching. Highly recommend a snack and tasty drink. Popcorn, sunflower seeds is very compatible and of course some good beef jerky if you really want to go the distance. This movie adds up to a worthy ten. Mount up and lets ride....

I never get tired of this movie and I don't even want to count the times that I have seen it. Beautifully written, great acting, costumes, scenery. I cannot think of anything I didn't like about it. Annette Bening is definitely one of my favorite actors right along up there with Robert Duvall. Costner was great in this too. I was drawn into this from the opening and maintained the same level of interest until the end credits. I think this is one of the must see westerns and rate it up there along with such classics as The Searchers, Shane and High Noon. I am a huge western fan and when I come across a great one, I can be entertained by watching again as though it were the first time because with great writing, there is always a small part you might pick up the next time you see it that you missed the first time.