Pretty Good

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I know that Clint Howard is cast in each of brother Ronnie's films but I never knew he also had all those other relatives who write perfect 10 reviews. My only guess is that the reviewer who wrote that it was "...the best western ever made." has never seen any films made pre-2000. How an actual film lover/reviewer could rate this above: High Noon, Outlaw Josie Whales, Fort Apache, The Searchers (The real one), True Grit, Jeremiah Johnson, Unforgiven, Winchester 73, They died with their boots on, Magnificent Seven!!! and on and on and......is beyond my comprehension. As I said, not the worst, but COME ON MAN!!!

This movie features Ron Howard at the apex of his vision. From casting to cinematography to script...this is a treasure, with overtones of Unforgiven and The Searchers. You will not soon forget this gem of a movie.

I wasn't sure whether I wanted to see The Missing, after hearing so many negative things about it. That said, part of me knew I should see it because the cast were of such high calibre. After finally watching The Missing, I actually thought it was a good movie with a great cast. I can see why some may dislike it, while the story has a great idea and is very gripping the changes in focus(western, than mystery thriller then a mystical theme introduced) become all too frequent and convoluted. The ending seemed rather tired and stretched too, while the last thirty minutes or so weren't as interesting as the rest of the film. However, it is a visually captivating movie, very well photographed and striking in the scenery. The music score is also powerful and the script is generally good and the mysticism was interesting to watch and had an intriguing angle to it. The cast are great, Cate Blanchett gives meat to her character and gives another strong account of herself, and Tommy Lee Jones looks the part and is suitably commanding. Of the support cast, although Evan Rachel Wood is good, Eric Schwieg's genuinely frightening villain gets top honours here. Overall, a great cast but for me the movie was just good, several impressive things but some area for improvement too. 7/10 Bethany Cox

This movie is a must see especially for any western buffs. It kept me on the edge of my seat and the entire cast should have gotten some type of award for their most excellent and intense performances. As one critic pointed out, Eric Schweig did not receive half the credit he should. He is way underrated and is deserving of better, challenging roles than he has had in the past. Tommy Lee Jones & Cate Blanchett are each relentless in their pursuit of positive and negative. She is determined he will not be a part of her life since he has not been since she was a child. He is determined to let her know in a discreet way that he wants to be in her life and does not say he is sorry but you know he is and tries in every way he can to prove it to her. The movie kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time the first time I saw it. The other actors/actresses were equally as effective in adding character and intensity to the movie. I think Jenna Boyd was a pleasant surprise in the movie because of her youth and the intensity she put into her character. James Horner outdid himself as well this time with the music score. In every single aspect of Oscars this movie should have been at the top of it's class. Brilliant acting,casting,setting,location, production, writing, costume...you name it it was perfect in my opinion. I cannot believe I did not see this movie until 8 years after it was released. Ron Howard's very best to date and it goes without saying that anything Brian Grazer attempts turns to gold automatically. I would recommend this film to everyone except maybe children since it is a rather violent movie. All of which adds to the impact it has on the audience. I watch this movie every time it is on and will continue to do so. I never tire of watching it. I plan to purchase it in the very near future. Do not miss this movie if you have not seen it if you like this kind of film. JMHO