The Quick and the Dead
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Movie Reviews of The Quick and the Dead
Movie Review: All the stereotypes from the 1950s
Summary: 2 Stars
All the stereotypes are here from the 1950s western: the silent "Injun", the heroic mountain man (Sam Elliot), the honest and hardworking pioneer family, the greedy and sadistic bad guys. The dialog is also filled with hammy stilted lines that one would expect from that era. The simple black/white characterizations and trite sentimentality were difficult for me to watch. Sam Elliot is perfectly cast, and there are a few good scenery shots and a cohesive plot, so I gave it 2 stars. I might recommend this as a movie for kids except for the violence - there are at least 8 shootings and one severe clubbing. There is also lusting of the lowest kind by one of the outlaws towards the pioneer woman (hence the clubbing). If you are interested in an excellent modern western for adults with subtle dialog and characterizations (and plenty of violence), try The Proposition with Guy Pearce.Movie Review: A disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this movie because I thought it would be like the movie version of Louis L'Amour's "Conagher". Unfortunately, it is a far cry from that movie. The Quick and the Dead was too predictable, the dialog was stilted and unrealistic, and the characters...well, they were too much "in character" and not believable. I am curious how faithful the script was to the book. If the movie is as faithful to the book as "Conagher" was, then I apologize to the movie makers and will hold a grudge with Mr. L'Amour instead.Movie Review: The Quick and The Dead
Summary: 2 Stars
Sam Elliot has always been one of my modern day favorite Western actors.
However, his portrayal of a drifter who has no problem with adultery is not worthy of him. This is not a family film.
He was much more believable in "Conagher" and "The Sacketts".
The film has an interesting story line, and portrays the dangers of travel in the old west very clearly. After watching this movie one can understand why staying with the wagon train was the wise thing to do.
Movie Review: Did Not Receive
Summary: 1 Stars
I never received this item from DVD Legacy. It was charged to my credit card but I never received it. I could not get DVD Legacy to respond to my inquiries. Amazon has never offered to help.