Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/23/2024
Although broader than it is deep, this is still one hell of an epic western where its most interesting component is the boyish, borderline homoerotic obsession the young Ford has for his idol turned victim Jesse James.
Rating of
3.5/4
Pat - wrote on 02/23/2017
This the greatest overlooked Western of all time. It's how historical movies should be made. Absolutely brilliant.
Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/15/2014
Slow-moving character study of Robert Ford. I didn't mind the slow pace, except through the much too elongated middle bulk. We know what's coming from the beginning and piling on not-so-important scenes only pads the long running time. Add the mostly unneeded narration, and I became a little agitated for a stretch. The last 20 (or so) minutes carried a unexpected melancholic effect that I admired. There's also more to admire. The film boasts terrific acting, directing, cinematography, and music. As a whole, it's just on the verge of greatness.
Rating of
1/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 09/24/2011
Man it was tough not falling asleep while watching this movie
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/21/2010
A slow-building film that is more contemplative and reflective than you would expect from a Western. Casey Affleck is masterful as the eventual killer of Jesse James. It's probably too slow for people seeking typical Western shootouts, but it's a much deeper and well-written film than usually is part of the genre.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/24/2009
Too long and way too boring - but it earns points for being historically accurate. I can't blame the actors, they all played their parts well, but the script was too dry to keep me interested.
Rating of
2/4
goodfellamike - wrote on 01/21/2009
An absolutely maudlin and frustrating western biography that's too deliberately-paced, emptily-directed and broadly-acted to have much force, though the photography is superb. Casey Affleck is a solid presence, though Brad Pitt seems to fade into the background. Final Grade: C
Rating of
0.5/4
frenchfreyteetor - wrote on 08/08/2008
I don't even know if I should have ranked this movie since my husband and I were soooooo bored by it we ended up turning it off about 1/2 way throught. Maybe the exciting parts were yet to come, but wow!
Rating of
4/4
kustaa - wrote on 12/26/2007
Chopper modern masterpiece's director steps up to my taste, and for the happyness of perfect filmmaking and recreates the life of this character often associated with a childish man, violent. Remarkable things in this film are cinematography, music and performances. I'm not a big fan of the small Afleck bro, but the guy really owns this part. It's true that's not a conventional western (gun fights and hot prostitutes in tight customs) This is an awesome journey to both minds. The hero and the poor guy that lost his faith.
