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"Hate Westerns...But Love This Movie ", I was hesitant in watching the movie as have never liked westerns and didn't want to see another a shoot'em up/kill the horses type movie. But, I'm big on biographies/history, love Brad Pitt as an actor, and read about the good reviews so thought would give it a chance. Brad as Jesse James was GREAT...and always easy on the eyes no matter what character he plays. But, I have to give the top praise to Casey Affleck as AWESOME playing Robert Ford. He made the movie so believable with his acting and think his voice is so unique/different. I then realized that I heard it in another movie..."Gone Baby Gone"...directed by his brother Ben Affleck which is also a good movie.

"Half delivers", This flick has superb moody cinematography, and convincing supporting performances by Affleck, Shepard and Rockwell. The plot is slow and meandering, but the realism and indirect, understated psychology and motives are revealed in an interesting way. Pitt simply is not convincing as a bad guy or villian to me, despite having facial hair, talking in a lower tone, and engaging in extended staredowns with other characters. It is Affleck and Rockwell's acting in contrast that give what little sense of menace you get from the film. If you can get past that, then this movie is a realistic yet artisitic portrayal of Jesse James at a psychological level, at least in the movie's images and main character actions.

"A Most Beautiful Western Resplendent in Blu-ray", When I first saw this on DVD earlier this year, I remained transfixed in wonder at the sheer majesty of it. The story was told with such a clear voice, it immediately felt deeply personal. Then there was the stunning cinematography, which turned the landscapes into portraiture, and you couldn't help but become enveloped by the pure vastness of it. I remember trying to take it all in, and thinking how THIS would be one to savor on Blu-ray. The story luxuriates in a Wyeth-like beauty, in a style that captures something like the concentrated personalities staring back hard-eyed from the earliest black and white photographs, trying to say everything in the single instant of their pose. The impression of an era is recreated through a palette of rustic tones. To reinforce the flavor of early photography, some scenes are shot with a very shallow depth of field, so that the edges are blurry. Perhaps I'm overstating it, but it's simply the most beautiful western in the history of cinema. And not just in the way it looked, but in the way the story unfolds. Some people complained it moved too slowly, but, to me, it was a rich character study, and as such, there was always something happening, not necessarily as chronological events, but as tense exchanges between personalities. The pacing isn't slow as much as it is gradual and deliberate. This isn't just cinema; it's a meditation on time and place. It's hypnotic.

The Blu-ray met my every expectation, revealed what I knew I was missing in the SD edition. But the extra features were a bit disappointing. The only bonus on the disc was a single 30-minute documentary about the real Jesse James. It was interesting enough, for sure, but I wanted to know more about the movie itself, the people behind it, how they thought to present the subject this way. Mostly I wanted to know more about the incredible cinematography, which made this such an enriching experience. I could see in the documentary that there were some scenes shot for the film that didn't make it to the final cut. I would have liked to know more about those decisions. On the upside, it gives me some hope that maybe there's a Director's Cut in the future, an even longer version, in a special edition, at which point all will be revealed. For now, there's not even a director commentary.
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"DESERVES SOME CREDIT, BUT TOO LONG AND SLOW!", I heard many great things about this film, but unfortunately for me it just didn't hold my interest. The film moves along at a glacier's pace, which wouldn't be that bad if the story gave me something to grab on to. I could have read the book in the dark faster than watching this film!

On the plus side, I give the film makers credit for trying to make a serious western although not nearly as truthful as they would like you to believe. The acting is very good, with a strong cast and the film looks beautiful, but in the end, I knew where it was going and I didn't learn anything new, I didn't know at the beginning of the film! It's long, slow and will leave you scratching your head as the credits role.....if that's your idea of entertainment....then by all means........knock yourself out!

"Entertaining", I'm surprised that I actually liked this movie. I thought the cinematography was great, Brad Pitt commanded the scene, and I found it highly suspenseful. IMHO they could have done without the voice over and I can see why the pacing could throw some viewers, but it worked for me.

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"Stunning Photography & Great Acting", This is an unusual movie, especially for a modern-day-filmed western.

Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck are the "stars" of this movie but the biggest star to me was Roger Deakins, the man who photographed this film. Wow, this is beautiful! It's so stunning to look at in so many spots that there were many times I was more involved in the visuals than the story. In that sense, it reminded me of the marvelously-photographed films of Terrence Malick. Kudos to Andrew Dominik for a similar style directorial performance here.

Regarding the story, here's a warning to those who are expecting the normal western fare and want to see the usual amount of gun battles and related action scenes. This film is 2 hour and 40 minutes and there are not many "action" scenes. If you are hoping to see another "3:10 To Yuma" re-make, you will be very disappointed. This story is slow. It's a character study of Jesse James and the man who killed him, Robert Ford.

That said, I still found it a memorable film. The photography, the great acting and the uniqueness of the story were all good enough to keep me interested throughout. For once, I was glad to see James portrayed more realistically. Despite what you've seen on film in the past, this man was not a hero, folks. Sure he was a likable guy at times, and a nice father at times, too, but he was a thief and, much worse, a cold-blooded killer. You see that in this film.

I have to say I can't remember a film I've seen in recent years in which the two lead characters (James and R. Ford) were so strange and unpredictable. For that, I have to really compliment the work of Pitt and Affleck. They were amazing and kept me guessing throughout the movie. They played very complex people.

Overall, once I realized this wasn't a "shoot-em-up" western, and just sat back and appreciated the storytelling, wonderful visuals, low-key narration, fabulous sets, scenery and acting....I ended up being very impressed.


"Snow Bank", The movie has a very long title. Interestingly enough, the screenplay's copyright is held by Warner Bros. This corporate screenplay was directed by New Zealander Andrew Dominik. The Australian Film Institute gave him a Best Achievement in Directing award for Chopper. If you read the title, you know what happens in the film; so Domink tries to make it interesting to watch HOW it unfolds. We get some of the flashback of the last James Gang robbery in Blue Cut, Missouri. The film comments on how powerful a figure Jesse James was -- just in case Brad Pitt wasn't able to communicate that. Pitt actually won a Golden Globe in 1995 for 12 Monkeys (Special Edition). He does a good job showing the instability & charisma of James. However, the hints and lack of explanation of the seeming attraction that James held for Robert Ford gave much of the movie its tension.

Casey Affleck's breakthrough performance as Ford earned him nominations for an Oscar, SAG award, Golden Globe, and from film societies in Chicago, Detroit, Toronto & Utah. He won awards from the National Board of Review, the National Society of Film Critics, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle & St. Louis Gateway Film Critics. His quick smile and darting eyes bounced uncertainly from seeking approval to chronic worry.

Supporting performances are also of note. Sam Shepard was nominated for a supporting actor Oscar for The Right Stuff in 1983. As Frank James, his one note is a strong one, the silent thoughtful brother. Mary Louise Parker won an Emmy in 2004 for "Angels in America" and two Golden Globes for cable TV's "Weeds." As Jesse's wife Zee, she gives presence to a role that only takes the camera by storm during the bloody climax. Sam Rockwell won a Best Actor award from the Montreal World Film Festival for one of my favorite films, Lawn Dogs, as well as a strong role in "The Green Mile." As Robert Ford's brother Charley, he plays the slow-witted but likeable guy who decides blood commands the greatest loyalty. Jeremy Renner who was in North Country (Widescreen Edition) does an excellent job as Wood Hite whose bare body gets dumped in a snow bank after itchy trigger fingers splinter the gang. Paul Schneider who had an excellent role in Lars and the Real Girl does a good job as the unstable silver-tongued gang member Dick Liddle who winds up hiding in a storage space. Garret Dillahunt whose good looks were trashed for this film plays the frightened liar Ed Miller who goes on a midnight ride with Jesse, never to return. Dillahunt had previously worked on cable TV's "The 4400" & in No Country for Old Men.

While the pacing is slow, I suppose it's expected when we already know the climax. The San Francisco Film Critic gave this a Best Picture Award. Roger Deakins won cinematography awards from the Chicago Film Critics & the Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics. The film is visually stunning. Overall, I enjoyed the movie. I did watch about a third of it in French after watching the English, which was interesting. There are no extra features here; so it is a minimalist package on DVD worth an evening's viewing. Enjoy!

"Post Post John Wayne", The Wild West comes to life, a Post-Post, John Wayne era western, full of psychological whimsy and moody brooding. The world of the West, a wilderness with occasional towns, leaves men and women on their own to prosper and defend what they have. The outlaw essentially takes what he wants, plays god with the lives of others, and has a domestic life tinged by short life spans. The angel of death always seems to be lurking in a Victorian sort of way.

Jesse is nuts, and Ford is afraid for his own life. That's the take on the old assassination legend. Fascinating really.


"Stunning acting ", This movie features some stunning acting... but not from Brad Pitt. Actually, Brad is really good in it... but Casey Affleck STEALS the show. He sould have won the Academy Award he was nominated for. The movie is a little bit too long, but never gets boring. The pacing could just move along a little faster. The acting is so great though, you kind of don't want it to end. See it and then see "Gone Baby Gone". Casey Affleck will become your new favorite actor.

"Last Train to Nowhere", A disappointing art-house Western that languished on the shelf for two years. Despite standout performances by Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck, director Andrew Dominik's revisionist take on the legendary outlaw remains as long-winded as its title. The mesmerizing cinematography of Roger Deakins cannot redeem this 160-minute sleeping pill.