Johnson County War
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Movie Reviews of Johnson County War
Movie Review: Fantastic Western
Summary: 5 Stars
Larry McMurtry has once again crafted another timeless western. Thought not as good as Lonesome Dove, this film does stand it's own. One reviewere said that certain scenes would never happen in a Lousi L'Amour novel, and that is correct; mainly because L'Amours novels are not realistic; they are just stories. Everything that happened in this movie, at one point on another, actualy happened in real life (though not necessarily in the Johnson County War). The story revolves Berenger's character, Cain and his fight against the cattle barons of wyoming. Cain, incidently,is a parallel of the real life figure Nate Champion, who fought in the Johnson War. The script leaves one reminded of the Lonesome Dove series in that there is plenty of character driven dialouge, and the movie superbly paces itself to the climax (which is an awewsome scene). There are plenty of funny moments too, such as a converstaion about jello. The cinemtography is great, and the movie feels likes a western. It does not look modern, as the other reviewer said. (note: the war took place in the 1890's, so rich places like the Cheyenne Club were indeed well furnished).
Some say that Burt Reynolds was not a good choice, but I thought he did a good job, as did Luke Perry and Adam Storke. Overall, this is one of the best westerns I have seen, and trust me, i have seen many. It is a shame that only television is producing quality westerns (unlike the theater where films such as the horrible Texas Rangers & American Outlaws were made).
Movie Review: LOVED LONESOME DOVE? YOU'LL LOVE THIS!
Summary: 5 Stars
Cut from the same hide as classic western dramas like Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, Monte Walsh, and Crossfire Trail, The Johnson County War is a well-told story that is loosely based on actual historic events.It's the age-old conflict: Big Business vs. the small entrepreneur. The big cattlemen employ the tried and true strategy of the west for dealing with their small time competitors: if you can't beat them kill them! But one man stands up for his beliefs and is ready to pay the ultimate price for them.
Tom Berenger heads a stellar cast that includes Luke Perry, Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward. The script by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana is along the same lines as their Lonesome Dove masterpiece.
I actually bought and watched this one on the merits of the cast and writers alone and never looked back.
Movie Review: Brotherly Love Keeping In The Family During A Range War!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me first say that this is one of my favorite westerns. I love it. It is well paced, never slow, and develops in an unpredictable way. Most westerns, I think are far, far to predictable, but not with this particular movie. The ending will not be seen coming so far away that when it does you will just be glad it is done. No, this one will end in a way that will make you mad that there is not more to offer. Along the path to this fantastic ending you will be introduced to many sympathetic characters, including three brothers and the one brother's wife, whose fate you will come to worry about. It is well filmed and does not look like it is not a big budget movie, so you will not be disappointed with this one.Movie Review: Authentic and Timely
Summary: 5 Stars
This film far exceeds the quality of the one made in the 1970s (starring Christopher Walken) about the same historical events and the murder of (real name) Nate Champion in the Johnson County, Wyoming, cattle wars of 1892.
The spirit of the film stays with the spirit of the novel on which it's based, "Riders of Judgment," by Frederick Manfred. Manfred was a tireless, detailed researcher, and he portrayed the historical facts with incredible skill, as did the makers of this film.
This is not just a cowboy movie. It's a story that warns us of the corruption and power-mongering that characterizes our times.
Movie Review: Fantastic western
Summary: 5 Stars
Although westerns are not as popular as they used to be, this past decade or so has seen some extremely well-made ones: Tombstone, Lonesome Dove, Unforgiven, Dances With Wolves, Conagher, & Streets of Laredo. Add to that list this remarkable film, written by Larry McMurtry (of Lonesome Dove et al) Tom Berenger (Rough Riders, Gettysburg, Avenging Angel) is one of the most under-rated actors of today, and here is able to fall into an excellent portrayal fo a 19th century cowboy. As noted in the Amazon review, the cinematography is enthralling, which just adds to the over-all feel of the western period.