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3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 07/20/2011
A thoughtful and often shockingly violent Western. The Australian outback setting at once sets it apart from other films in the genre. The script, by Nick Cave, is poetic and insightful and the film is unflinching in its examination of saints and sinners alike. Haunting and very memorable. One of the best films of 2005.
Rating of
2.5/4
Bribaba - wrote on 05/03/2011
The slow pace shouldn't both anyone other than those with the attention span of a gnat. After all, the Aussie outback was hardly noted for its frenetic pace. My only misgivings were in the casting: we are told that the leader of the gang is a half-man, half-dog psychopath but what we get is cuddly Danny Houston. This apart, it's a terrific, brooding piece of work. An homage for which Leone would surely be grateful.
Rating of
3/4
Bob Stone - wrote on 05/06/2009
Boasting beautiful landscapes,a haunting tone and a great lead performance by Ray WInstone,The Propostion is one of the best modern Westerns around. The films biggest problem is that there are a few scenes in the movie that seem to go nowhere and take an extremly long time to be explained.But that fault is easily forgiven once you look at the gourgeous direction by John Hillcoat,showing breathaking landscapes and sudden bursts of very graphic violence,The Propsition is excellent in just bout every way, and would probably improve with multiple viewing.
Rating of
3.5/4
goodfellamike - wrote on 10/27/2008
Well-crafted, poetic and haunting story of brotherly love, betrayal, redemption and the consequences of violence. John Hurt is flamboyant as is clearly enjoying his eccentricities, but his role is criminally small. Final Grade: A-
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3/4
Alex - wrote on 06/26/2007
Although it is very slow movie at times, Guy Pearce does a good job portraying the bad guy, good guy role. Australia is hot and flat, and this movie shows it. I was expecting more though from this subject matter and the reviews. Decent.
