Appaloosa
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Movie Reviews of Appaloosa
Movie Review: Appaloosa
Summary: 5 Stars
Since Hollywood Moguls decided that the moviegoing public don't want westerns any more it's great when one does come along but even greater when it's a quality western "like they used to make".
Appaloosa is one such movie. Ed Harris admitted they had a miniscule budget to work from...it certainly does'nt show. The location,sets, and lighting. The nuances between the main characters called for minimal dialogue and it works perfectly. Ed Harris's direction is excellent and the cast he assembled put everything into their roles to make this movie work. Also a very unexpected surprise to find Renee Zelwegger in an oater,but she is definately not out of place.
A movie worthy of much greater exposure.
If you love your westerns...this one is for you
Movie Review: Great Movie - for those who appreciate story/plot/character-driven films
Summary: 5 Stars
Go read Roger Ebert's review.
This movie is not 3:10 to Yuma (the remake w/ Bale and Crowe). There's definitely less action. However, the film plays like you're reading a dime novel. Gritty characters. You can almost taste the dust and feel the biting wind. I'm not a big fan of Renee Zellweger. But, personal bias aside she really puts on a good performance - as does Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, AND Jeremy Irons (how can you not love that combination?)
It may be slow to some, but like I said, it plays like you're reading a dime novel.
If you liked this, you'll like David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises" The movie does have its action sequences, but it's more a story about characters and their moral dilemmas.
Movie Review: Appaloosa
Summary: 5 Stars
Appaloosa is a great movie, made in the same way as great movies like "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". The historical accuracy is excellent. An old guy like me who has grown up watching great westerns (and some bad ones) can really appreciate the attention to detail in the set, the clothing and weapons, the tack on the horses and the acting. This is truly one of best movies to come out of Hollywood in a long time. It's also nice that this movie was made here in the US. (not that some of the ones made in Canada weren't good.) This is one DVD I will definately add to my collection.
The only thing I can say that I would like to have been different.....I would love to have been an extra!
Movie Review: TRADITIONAL WESTERN WITH TERRIFIC PERFORMANCES!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Appaloosa" is a welcomed return to the traditional western film. Directed by Ed Harris, this film about two men hired to protect a town from a villainous rancher who's killed the previous town Marshall is a terrific example of how the Western is THE American film genre. Like Kevin Costner's "Open Range," "Appaloosa" is short on action, but features some terrific writing and fantastic performances by the likes of Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger and others that keep the film moving for the most part. Beautiful cinematography and a great score by Jeff Beal add this terrific film. If you enjoy westerns, then you'll definitely enjoy "Appaloosa."
Movie Grade: A-
Movie Review: Sad reflection
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not yet seen this film - so my 'score' is notional, based on reviews. Despite excellent local and international reviews, the 'Dark Lords' of the major distributor houses in Australia have chosen NOT to allow access to this movie on the big screen (and it has still not been released on DVD). ONE cinema in Sydney (population 4 million) screened this movie once a day (at 10 am) for 7 days - that's it! Those of us in the 'provinces' (the rest of the country) had no chance at all. YES, westerns ARE a highly endangered species. Even good ones do not get release 'south of the equator' (same thing happened to 'Open Range' a few years back). Disgruntled and disgusted.