Posted in '07, Based on a Book, Biopic, Oscar Race, Period Piece, Westerns, tagged academy award nomination 2008, best supporting actor, Brad Pitt, casey affleck, movie reviews, Sam Rockwell on February 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What a mouthful. The title, I mean. The movie itself, also a cinematic mouthful at 2 hours and 40 odd minutes.
For me, this is a no brainer. I like movies like Tombstone (even with its questionable acting) and Unforgiven. All the actors in this one are good all the way around (Brad Pitt, Sam Rockwell, Garrett Dillahunt, [...]
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, Oscar Race, Westerns on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Great movie.
I, unfortunately saw it in a theater that served food. You know the drill…a waiter innterrupts you to check your order, bring out drinks, then bring out candy and popcorn, then bring out food, then bring out the check then take the check, then bring your receipt.
In a movie that feels like it has [...]
Posted in 1950s, Oscar Race, Westerns, tagged Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly on January 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I watched it today, and enjoyed it. The music will make you want to go on a three-state killing spree, but besides that, it’s a good film. A few fun facts…
Gary Cooper won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Will Kane
Grace Kelly made her big-screen debut in this film
Harry Morgan from M.A.S.H. has [...]
Posted in '07, Remakes, Summer, Westerns on January 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I really enjoyed this movie. I can’t imagine that it was much different from the original. It has the feel and pacing of an old classic cowboy film. And the same type of themes (honor amongst thieves, etc).
Russell Crowe and Christian Bale were both very good (I really thought the young boy playing Bale’s son looked [...]
