Open Range

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Blu B All Time Classic. The cinematography and direction of Costner is first rate across the board. The lush green plains, the framing/camerawork, shootout is all breathtaking. You can see the influence of John Ford, Tombstone, and Costners other Westerns he directed all over this. The shootout is excellent and really does a great job capturing a frantic, chaotic, and realisitic Western shootout. Defintely worth the buildup. It's a very visually heavy film. The editing and pacing overall all excellent too. It can get a little bit slow in the middle and a bit muddled with setting up the budding romance with Benning, saving the kid, and the war with the Rancher but the payoff is just first rate. Yeha the romantic ending is a bit cliche but it's so well done that if your a sucker for a happy ending it's hard not to resist. Everything else is really good. Duvall is the standout amongst an all star cast. Costner and Benning are really good actors with great presence but they don't have the best chemistry if that makes sense I feel. But it works well. The villian is really good too thanks to Michael Gambon's acting. I wish we maybe would've gotten a bit more backstory and development with the boy and Mose but it works well still. I was kind of torn between a 4.5 or a 5 here. It's really right on the fence for me as it doesn't really break any new ground or have some deep meaning. It's just a really well made first rate western and there really isn't nothing wrong with that and despite the R rating it's on the family friendly side for the most part despite the shootout but it's honestly nothing too terrible suprisingly. It is intense though at times. Everyone should give this a try once. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Daniel B "Open Range" is a masterfully crafted Western that pays homage to the genre's classic roots while delivering a fresh and compelling narrative. Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, alongside the legendary Robert Duvall, the film tells the story of two free-grazing cattlemen who confront a corrupt land baron in the American frontier. Duvall's portrayal of Boss Spearman is both commanding and nuanced, embodying the steadfast principles of the Old West. Costner's Charley Waite, a man haunted by his past, provides a perfect counterbalance, showcasing a depth of character that resonates throughout the film. Annette Bening adds grace and warmth as Sue Barlow, bringing a touch of romance and humanity to the rugged landscape. The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the vast, untamed beauty of the frontier with sweeping vistas and meticulous attention to detail. The film's pacing allows for deep character development, leading to a climactic showdown that is both intense and satisfying. "Open Range" stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Westerns, offering a story rich in authenticity, emotion, and timeless themes of justice and redemption. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Jeff K Something of a throwback western where the good guys are flawed, but honorable killers. I loved everything about it. It's a little too long or would be five stars. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Mary S Oversteps mass killing with bodies dropping left and right. Too much vengeance for so few wounds on the heroes. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Mike K One of the top five westerns of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Nol P Quick, short and sweet movie reviews... There is this range which was very OPEN! Some good acting took place and things transpired... 7.5 out of 10! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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