The Jack Bull
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Movie Review: Jack Bull
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the least known western movies of the time that should be considered as a great real to life action movie. It transports you to the time of pre-statehood and could be any state of the USA. Cusak's performance is totally outstanding and I would consider his best work ever. A good family film that even my grandchildren enjoyed.
In this day and time you look for films that DO NOT cater to foul language, sex and drugs and this film was a delight to sit through.
Movie Review: Not as horsy as one might hope
Summary: 3 Stars
While the title refers to a terrier, it's a metaphor for the tough, tenacious lead character, Myrl Redding (John Cusack). Redding is a Wyoming horse-breeder who turns vigilante when his Native American friend Billy (Rodney A. Grant) is nearly beaten to death by a rival horse-breeder. Horses, while not actual character, provide strong support for a stellar cast including John Goodman, L.Q. Jones, John Savage, and Miranda Otto. Based on the novel by Michael Kohlhass.
Staci Layne Wilson
Movie Review: Jack Bull
Summary: 5 Stars
JACK BULL is a smart and slick tale of frontier justice taken to extremes. John Cusack nails the role of the horse trader done wrong and the acts he takes in retribution.
I especially liked the introduction of the John Goodman character as a no-nonsense frontier judge whose sense of justice is equal to Cusack's. Cusack's acts of vigilante justice work on an individual basis in a lawless society, but Goodman represents the Law. I thought this interesting story became fascinating after Goodman's arrival. What started out as a revenge movie slowly and surely morphs into a tragedy, with two strong-willed characters whose passion for justice negates any other considerations.
This one surprised me some. JACK BULL is a minor classic and immensely enjoyable. I very strongly recommend it.
Movie Review: Amazing Movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a huge fan of John Cusack I was curious to watch this movie. I am extremely happy that I went through with my decision. This movie is just absolutely amazing and it will touch you deep. John Cusack delivered one of his best performances ever as a man seeking true justice. Even in the old western era it is shown that greed,corruption,and low morality existed even then. Yet one man stood up for what he believed in no matter what it cost him. The Jack Bull will leave you cheering for Myrl Redding and hating his nemesis Ballard. After watching this movie one will not feel the same as they did before viewing it.Movie Review: Good but Lacking
Summary: 4 Stars
If your looking for a realistic western than this is the best you can do. No epic bloodshed(as with spaghetti westerns)and no overly macho heroes(typical american westerns). This film is about and is based on a true story and its one of the only movies I know of that doesnt take its "artistic license" too far. This movie keeps its realistic edge while still managing to entertain. That being said, its also a sad movie that leaves you with an empty used feeling at the end. Watching a movie and feeling worse than you did when starting it is in my opinion the mark of a film that has too much of a downward slope. Anyways do not highly reccomend to anybody unless they want a realistic movie that will make you feel sad and used.