The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

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Dallas H. @FozzieMcFly 3d So, this movie features a beer-drinking black bear? The film is okay. However, it didn't really connect with me on the first viewing. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz Aug 26 Without lawyes life would be better See more Jul 21 This is a quirky and offbeat movie about a Western figure and his escapades with taking over a town in Texas. I'm not sure how much of this depiction is factual, but I find the story's validity doubtful. Paul Newman was capable of playing brave characters with some grit. But he isn't credible of passing for a Rambo-esque renegade which is shown here. This was also Victoria Principal's screen debut, and the pairing of Principal and Newman is correct and electric. I read that he even paid her half of his salary to get her cast. Their scenes are memorable, and the chemistry was interesting. I read later that V.P commented on their scenes stating, " I looked too short there, because Paul was much taller than me. See more CodyZamboni 09/02/2023 A mostly successful comic Western, that takes the life of Judge Bean and goes crazy with it. Paul Newman is clearly having good time. I like the wacky, colorful characters, the film's goofy charm, and dark humor. And at times, the movie is quite poignant. I also like the epic feel of movie, as we watch Bean's wealth and influence grow, as his small skanky desert brothel, becomes a boomtown. Lots of famous faces in supporting roles, with some of them narrating the story, sometimes speaking directly to the camera. Best and funniest slapstick sequences, involve a beer drinking bear. Directed by John Huston, written by John Millius, and Andy Williams sings theme song !!!! See more Natalie King C 07/26/2023 One of the worst films I've seen with an unbelievably stupid plot. Even if it was based on a real person, his character didn't deserve a movie to worship him and his murdering, hanging, thuggish personality. And the "tame" bear was the stupidest part of all, riding in the car, enjoying a picnic with the Roy & his girlfriend. At this point the film became a cartoon. It was a complete waste of time. See more Steve D 03/18/2023 The cast is all it has. See more Read all reviews

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