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: finally
Summary: 4 Stars
I just finished watching Comanche moon, and I have to say I thought it was very good. Not nearly as good as lonesome dove, but that is like comparing apples to oranges. The original Lonesome dove is hands down one of the greatest westerns of our time. The actors were phenominal, the story was awesome, it pulled you in, and made you hold on the whole time. Most of Lonesome Dove's appeal in movie form was due to the great actors, Tommy Lee Jones is Woodrow Call, no one will ever play that part like he did. Gus is Robert Duvall, and no one will ever play that part as well as he did. However I thought these actors Steve Zahn and Karl Urban did a fairly good job at playing the parts. It is a hard act to follow, and they definitely did a better job then any other actors I have seen in any of the other Lonesome Dove series after the original. Watching the others, dead mans walk, streets of laredo, return to lonesome dove, was just uncomfortable watching the actors trying to portray the characters that Tommy lee Jones and Robert Duvall brought to life on the screen.
I will defnitely buy this movie to add to my lonesome dove collection. To the review that said it wasnt historically accurate, it is a fictional series of books, not a historical one.
Movie Review: Extended Version Is Good News
Summary: 4 Stars
The important news for anyone considering purchase of this DVD is that it is the extended version -- which means that all the stuff CBS cut out so that they could squeeze in 8 million commercials is back. This is 284 minutes WITHOUT commercials. Regardless . . . Comanche Moon is a quality production . . . a very rare thing on TV today. The story is intelligent and the acting quality very good. Many critics roasted Val Kilmer, calling his performance over the top. I have news, folks . . . the character he plays was intended to be over the top. This is a very refreshing mini-series. Most of what we get on TV today is total garbage. Watch Steve Zahn reprise Robert Duvall's role. It's worth the price of the DVD just to see Zahn in this serious role. And Wes Studi is great as Buffalo Hump. For anyone who loved the Lonesome Dove mini-series, this is a must have. This is where it all began, pardner. It's great fun seeing the characters at this early stage in their lives and trying to figure out who is who and remembering what happens to them later. Ever wonder how Blue Duck got so nuts? Highly recommended if you like quality TV!Movie Review: Good, but way too many unnecessary talky scenes
Summary: 4 Stars
A story of early Texas when the now great city of Austin was just a small frontier town. The story concerns a group of Texas Rangers who are periodically sent out to catch bandits and run various errands for the governor. Their long absences take a toll on their personal relationships in Austin, particularly when the town is attacked by Comanches and one of the Ranger wives is sexually assaulted and loses her unborn baby. Other characters include hostile (with good reason), horse-thieving Comanches, a Kickapoo tracker who helps the Rangers, the odd Captain Scull, and his scary "she-bear" of a wife, Inez. Sometimes I grew a little restless with the excessive amount of talky scenes in this series. Some additional editing was needed. But the acting was very good and the story was interesting. I liked the fact that the Indians spoke in their native tongue with subtitles (nice BIG YELLOW subtitles!!). There is lots of beautiful desert and plains scenery lit up with the brilliant blue skies and the bright, bright southwestern sunshine.Movie Review: great enought!
Summary: 4 Stars
alright look... i love the original lonesome dove whith all my heat. i watched it in 89 when it premiered and i watch it once a year and i still come to tears each and every time. i own every instalment of the seires other than the tv show which is crap... is sugggest no one even consider that trash. i continue to watch the others becuase no matter if they dont compare to the original they still tell the story. comanche moon does a spectaculuar job. i loved it. Zahn did perfect! urban descant not so great but the movie i love and will watch countless times. i admit they didnt devolop deets, jake, and peaye enough but we still got a taste. i will cherish this movie.. im a true fan i can quote almost every line from begining to end in the orignal i wont listne to trash talk from people who dont know anything....great movie, true fans buy and enjoy!Movie Review: -Hey Cisco, hey Pancho
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been waiting to remember why I loved the first Lonesome Dove and basically not liking any that followed. The friendship between Woodrow
and Cal while the horror goes on is similar to our sit at home watching TV
America. It is a nice Yin Yang dark and light that reflects our real world.
Friendship is how we get through all the BS. Comanche Moon with all the
the excellent production values and excellent acting had me whistling in appreciation; I was not bothered a bit by the historical mistakes because the charm of the characters had me smiling. Sequels are tough and it is
hard to live up our memories of a great series. Comanche Moon completes
the saga: the beginning journey that illuminates Lonesome Dove's
bitter sweets themes.