Comanche Moon: The Second Chapter in the Lonesome Dove Saga
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Movie Reviews of Comanche Moon: The Second Chapter in the Lonesome Dove Saga
Movie Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
This mini series did not disappoint. The acting was excellent. Steve Zahn captured Gus perfectly, even using similar affectations of Robert Duval, who played Gus in Lonesome Dove. Val Kilmer gave a fearless performance of Captain Skull which was spot on from the character portrayed in the book. The supporting cast was equally as good, the direction excellent and the story well paced and interesting.
I find it intriging the way Larry McMurtry portrays women in his novels. Strong,brave and vulnerable, living a life that gives them so few choices. They really can't count on the crusty and sometimes invulnerable men they fall in love with so they make do with eachother's help.
This movie is one for everyone who loves a good western. Thank you Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana for another great screenplay. I am eagerly awaiting Boone's Lick to be made into a movie and I think the Berrybender series would also do well.
Movie Review: 2nd Installment of the Lonesome Dove Quadrilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a simply outstanding made-for-television movie about the lives of Texas Rangers Augustus McRae and Woodrow F. Call. Although it the second part of the four-part series and was filmed last, it is every bit as good as its predecessor (Dead Man's Walk) and almost as good as its successor (Lonesome Dove). The complete story finishes with Streets of Laredo. One of the most interesting parts is the depiction of the state capital, Austin, in its early years. Additionally, what makes all four movies of the series so compelling is the character development of the main characters, so that it is not just a "shoot 'em up" with a lot of action but no story to tell, but rather, a tale that leaves you wanting to know what happens to Gus and Woodrow in the next stage. I highly recommend this to Texans, peace officers, and anyone else who loves the Old West.Movie Review: Another great McMurtry book-another good picture
Summary: 5 Stars
Well,it will allways be pretty hard to fill ''lonersome dove's'' shoes,as far as both literature and filming the book are concerned...both,the author himself,and the filmmakers seemed to do a great job anytime they choosed to do a sequel on the genuine article;''COMANCHE MOON'' is no exception...great book,outstanding picture...Both,Steve Zahn and Carl Urban are more than convincing in playing two of allready classic western characters,McRae and Call...as a matter of fact one can see a lot of Robert Duvall in Zann's acting,and I couldn't imagine a younger Captain Call than the one played by Carl Urban...As for Val Kilmer as Inish Scull...well,that's a sight to behold!What can I say more?Read the book first,or watch only the film,all the same,it's a must for every western fan!Movie Review: this is as good as it gets for a Western mini-series
Summary: 5 Stars
After the earlier "orginal" Lonesome Dove series I thought I was bound to be let down with Comanche Moon ,and put the DVD into the player with some trepidation - but, I was pleased beyond belief.
Larry Mc Murtry's screenplay of his own excellent book is a faithful recreation of mood and spirit of the disappearing plains Indian at the hands of the white settlers ,as well as their own travails.
Karl Urban and Steve Zahn as the lead characters equal the stellar performances of the same characters that Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones played so well in the past. Superb casting throughout, wonderful sets and cinematography, Niehaus score helps the moods so well - I found this series hard to fault in any way.
If you love Westerns, you will love Comanche Moon
Movie Review: Excellent predecessor to Lonseome Dove
Summary: 5 Stars
Having seen Lonesome Dove and in 1989, I was a bit skeptical about a "prequel" to this great mini-series. But I must admit, Steve Zahn did an amazing job of a young August McRae and reminding me how much I loved Robert Duvall's character - adult Gus. Slow to start on the first night, but well worth the wait to see Inez Scull get her just desserts! Watching this new part of the saga makes me want to buy this one and the Loneseome Dove original and watch them over and over again!