A slowly paced cinematic experience that's focuses more on the psyche of the troubled characters rather than dissolving into a shoot 'em up western. Brad Pitt is great as Jesse James but it's Casey Affleck who is absolutely wonderful in his haunting portrayal as James' killer, Robert Ford. They're joined by an impressive supporting cast including Sam Rockwell and Jeremy Renner. It's beautifully shot, using some really interesting camera & lighting techniques to enhance the dramatic time period. It's a gloomy, stark character study and closer look at celebrity obsession that still speaks powerful words over the generations.
5 Caves in a bar out of 5
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If this film was on my CV, I'd retire; there is no way I could ever top it. A future classic of the brief revival that the genre had.
5 stunning vistas out of 5
I KNOW!
I just about watched it again right after.
I love it.
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