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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lover of Western American history,
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This review is from: Conagher (VHS Tape)
Only a few westerns have become true favorites of mine over the last 40 years. Conagher ranks with the best of them. Why? The movie was not filmed in a movie lot specially made for movies, like Universal Studios or Old Tucson. But rather, you could say it was filmed 'on location' in a rugged, true-to-life environment that honestly represents what it was really like in the Old West. The Teal cabin and the surrounding country, the ranch of Seaborn Tay, the town - all have that authentic realism that lend excellence to the movie. Often in the film the lighting in certain scenes appears lacking as compared to other films in the genre. But actually, this is what gives the film a special feel, a special ring of realism. It's because you feel as though you are really there as a bystander, watching this drama play out right in front of you in the same way it would appear in real life. The direction of the film by Rebaldo Villalobos is superb and the performances by the actors are absolutely memorable. The musical score couldn't have been better because the selections chosen for the soundtrack apply perfectly and leave an indelible impression on the viewer. I don't know what Sam Elliot would think about this, but I believe this film is his best, most memorable performance of his career, bar-none. His rendition of Conn Conagher imprints Sam Elliot on my mind for all time - he IS Conagher. I don't think he has played characters in any of his other films that have struck me the way that Conn Conagher has in this one. But this is not to detract from the other performers in the film: Catherine Ross, Gavin O'Herlihy, Daniel Quinn, Barry Corbin, Ken Curtis, Cody Braun, Anndi McAfee, and the rest - they've all portrayed believable characters that make for a very enjoyable, memorable film that you will want to watch again and again over the years because it brings something special to the heart. Don't pass up the opportunity to see Conagher if you haven't seen it yet - you'll never regret it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
TALL IN THE SADDLE,
By DAVID L. WOOD (ROCKSPRINGS TEXAS USA.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Conagher (VHS Tape)
IT APPEARS OUR ONLY HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF GOOD WESTERNS LIES IN THE HANDS OF SAM ELLIOTT AND TOM SELLECK. I HOPE THEY DONT TIRE OF MAKING THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH IDEALLY SUITED FOR THIS GENRE.THIS IS A SIMPLE STORY AS ALL GOOD ONES ARE. CONAGHER IS AN OLD SCHOOL COWHAND LOYAL TO HIS EMPLOYER AND TO HIS OWN TRUE BLUE MORALITY. HE SIGHNS ON TO RIDE FOR A SMALL RANCHER EXPERTLY PLAYED BY THE LATE KEN CURTIS. A COMPETING OUTFIT WANTS TO KILL THE OLD MAN AND STEAL HIS STOCK. CONAGHER WONT ALLOW IT AND GIVES THE RUSTLING COWBOYS A TASTE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE. HE ALSO TAKES A SHINE TO A WIDOW WOMAN, MRS. TEAL PLAYED BY ELLIOTTS REAL LIFE WIFE KATHERINE ROSS. THE LONELY WIDOW WRITES HER THOUGHTS DOWN ON NOTES AND ATTATCHES THEM TO WANDERING TUMBLE WEEDS. CONAGHER FINDS SOME OF THEM, NOT KNOWING TEAL IS THE AUTHOR. CONAGHER HAS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIS NOMADIC COWBOY LIFESTYLE OR TRUE LOVE AND FAMILY LIFE. ONLY HE FEELS UNFIT TO PURSUE THE LADY. LOUIS LAMOURS STORIES ALWAYS HAVE A MORAL THROWN IN AS ALL GOOD WESTERNS DO. ELLIOTTS CHARACTER STANDS HIS GROUND, RIDES FOR THE BRAND AND SHARES HIS PHILOSOPHY OF DOING 'THE RIGHT THING' TO YOUNGER TIN HORNS. IN THE END HE WHIPS THE BAD GUYS,.... BUT DOES HE OPT FOR ROMANCE OR HIS WEATHERD WAY OF LIFE? HAVE TO SEE THE MOVIE TO FIND OUT. THE MUSIC IS GREAT IN THIS ONE. IT IS SWEET AND SIMPLE LIKE THE FILM ITSELF. ELLIOTT IS TODAYS QUINTESSENTIAL COWBOY AND SITS THE SADDLE WELL.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
About the rest of the cast.,
By D. Douglas (Wenatchee Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Conagher (VHS Tape)
I concur with the favorable reviews already posted. It is (almost) unfair though to pass by the work (and casting) of a great supporting cast:Ken Curtis as the upright but fading rancher. You can hear the inner strength and outer helplessness in his statement to Conagher: ..I've got nothing but respect for an honest man... (or some such) Barry Corbin as the respectful, dusty, and quietly lovestruck stage worker. Not your typical role for Barry--and one you have to be pretty self-confident to deliver. The 2 kids are well, 2 respectful kids in the middle of the West with their step-mother. Even the bad guys are well played. A couple of lines are a bit too noble, but in general the characters were well drawn. And of course, like the others, I thought both Elliot and Ross were inspired casting. As for the lack of chemistry...well, there wasn't any per se ... and that was part of the story: How does one cut through life in an oppressive land with few social cues beyond right and wrong, to hook up with that other person...who by the way doesn't appear to be completely interested in you? Maybe that's because that person, too, does not know how to cut through life in an oppressive land with few social cues beyond right and wrong, to hook up with that other person. In a day when everyone wants a spouse (now!) but noone wants to be the person they need to be to be a good spouse, it's interesting to see the tension of real men and women who bide their time through circumstances rather than forcing the issue at the first opportunity.
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