Seraphim Falls
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Movie Reviews of Seraphim Falls
Movie Review: An Unusual Western
Summary: 4 Stars
Essentially a chase story, SERAPHIM FALLS is a fine, action-filled, gritty western in the classic tradition.
When we first see Pierce Brosnan, he's a lone figure atop the snow covered Ruby Mountains, warming himself at a campfire. Suddenly, two shots ring out, one of which hits him in the arm. Pierce can only run, sliding down the mountainside; ultimately falling into an icy rushing river and being swept over a steep waterfall.
His pursuer is Liam Neeson who, with his hired guns, has been after Brosnan for years. We don't learn his reason until late in the film which begins in the mountains and winds up in a parched desert.
Co-written (with Abby Everett Jaques) and directed by David Von Ancken, Seraphim Falls is beautifully photographed by John Toll, and co-stars Anjelica Huston, Michael Wincott, Ed Lauter and Wes Studi.
My only problem with the film was Ms. Huston's role which, since it changes the tone of the story, would have worked better had it been introduced earlier in the picture.
The DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment features audio commentary by Brosnan, the director and production designer, plus an in-depth "Making of" featurette.
© Michael B. Druxman
Movie Review: Ok, better than Rambo.
Summary: 4 Stars
The movie does not aim high, except, maybe, in the last act. For its genre it is very good. It is a very good "chase" movie. Brosnan flees from Neeson and his hired thugs. The movie only explains Neeson's motives for revenge when it reaches almost to the end. The movie is better when you didn't know the entire story. Guessing why Neesan wanted Brosnan captured and not killed keeps the tension in the story line. The beginning and the middle of the movie are very good. The movie has two very tough and smart antagonists making tough choices. I was entertained. The flashback sequence explaining the revenge motive doesn't has the same quality as the rest of the movie. It was one big misunderstanding? Another sequence with Angelica Huston doesn't quite fit either. The ending is a slight disappointment, but on the whole I found the movie exciting.
The movie is much like the first Rambo or Death Hunt; it is better than those two. Neeson and Brosnan bring pretty good acting chops to the movie. The plot is more interesting than the other two, with more interesting characters and scenery. The movie moves from high mountains to the desert so it has a lot of variety.
Movie Review: Seraphim Falls Stars Brosnan and Neeson at Their Best
Summary: 4 Stars
Terrific performances by Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson raise Seraphim Falls to near classic status among films of the western genre. Driven by the will to survive and unrelenting vengeance, these two veteran actors completely discard their personas as screen heroes and battle each other through snowy mountains, unforgiving parched deserts, and an unmerciful high plains landscape to see who can kill each other first. Neeson and his henchmen are the pursuers and Brosnan is the pursued, who both play out their drama of savagery in a surprisingly labyrinthine plot guaranteed to keep the viewer perched on the seat's edge. What drives Neeson so compellingly to want to do away with Brosnan? The audience finally discovers the existence of a brutal incident that happened in the shared past of the two men. Long ago, the incident became a searing fire stoking Neeson's wrath. The film has a well-conceived ending offering a strong message about the folly and self-devastation resulting from all-consuming vengeance and savagery. Against this grim plotline, the movie offers some of the most stunning cinematography imaginable. Comparable to "Shane" in its beauty. A film to see!!!Movie Review: Excellent Pierce Brosnon
Summary: 4 Stars
Capt. Gideon (Pierce Brosnon) is being pursued by Col. Carver(Liam Neeson) in Post Civil War west. Carver and a few men shoot Gideon's horse and Gideon at the beginning of the movie and chase/track him throughout most of the rest of the movie. Brosnon does an excellent job evading the pursuit, and utilizes many cliched technigues to do so. (Back tracking thru snow, leaving multiple 'trail'/tracks', climbing a tree to ambush from above, etc) but the movie is so well written and Brosnon does such a convincing job, you hardly notice the few overused western scenarios. Seraphim Falls is a real 'character based' movie. Plenty of action, thrills and western scenery, but it all comes down to who Gideon and Carver are, how they got that way, and why their pursuer and pursued. It's not real obvious until late in the movie what's really behind this plot. The ending is somewhat surprising but again, goes to the character(s), and not the plot. I've watched it three or four times and continue to enjoy it each time. I recommend this to Brosnon or Neeson or western fans who like to feel they're part of the adventure, not just a by stander watching it happen.Movie Review: Beautifully filmed, well-acted Western
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not particularly a fan of the Western genre, but I am a fan of actor Liam Neeson, which is why I gave this film a try. I'm glad I did. The scenery is outstanding and just gorgeous to look at. Both of the lead actors, Neeson and Pierce Brosnan are very good. I've always thought of Brosnan as kind of a pretty boy, but not in this movie. In fact, it's even a bit hard to recognise him. The viewer can't help but pull for Brosnan's character as the hunted man. However, when we finally learn what exactly happened to put Neesons' character on his quest for revenge, we fully understand his actions and he emerges as much more sympathetic, whether or not you believe his actions are justified. I also thought it was interesting the way the director went from hard reality to scenes toward the end that were almost surreal, specifically the Native American at the stream and the lady trader who just happens to be traveling across the desert at exactly the right time to put the final events into motion. I don't know where this movie ranks in terms of great Western films, but I certainly enjoyed it.