Thought it was an incredible movie. With a combo like bale and crowe, i expected nothing less than greatness. I was happily satisfied. The characters were vivid and engaging. I was even surprised by very decent directing. This is one of those Westerns, like no country and unforgiven, that non western fans can enjoy.
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Great film, but something about the end bothered me. I wasn't sold that the bond between Crowe and Bale was enough that Crowe would help him in the way he did, but still, good movie.
Own it, love it. But it's nowhere near my favorite western.
That honour goes to Sergio Leone's epic spaghetti western Once Upon A Time in the West. If you haven't seen it, check it out.
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Does anyone else think this film was completely snubbed by the Academy Award people? It's only nominated for Best Original Score. I thought Christian Bale and Russell Crowe were absolutely amazing in it and I would have even nominated it for Best Picture.
I went with a small group to see this and we all enjoyed it very, very much. If it's not my favorite western, it comes a close second to Tombstone. All it was missing was Sam Elliot.
I know what you mean about the squirrel guy...at the beginning...I was kinda sceptical about him, he seemed really weird and I didn't really like him as a villain, but it turned out really well for him.
And this was a great western...only thing needed...Clint Eastwood
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