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Released almost exactly 11 years after Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, Kevin Costner's Open Range proved yet again that the Western is the classic American genre. While it lacks the thematic impact of Eastwood's masterpiece, Costner's first film since 1997's ill-fated The Postman returns the actor/director of Dances With Wolves to the open prairies of America--in this case the free-range frontier of 1882--where legal "free-grazing" cattle drives were falling prey to empire-building land-owners. In the wake of territorial murder, free-grazing cowboys Boss (Robert Duvall) and Charley (Costner) seek vengeful justice against the ruthless rancher (Michael Gambon) who threatens their law-abiding survival. A feisty ally (the late Michael Jeter, in his next-to-final film role) and a doctor's sister (Annette Bening) offer support during climactic shootouts, masterfully staged with the shock and suddenness of real-life gunfire. Rich in character development and thick-hided humor, this handsome production redeemed Costner's directorial career with a well-told story (by Craig Storper, based on Lauran Paine's novel The Open Range Men), flawless performances, and stunning Canadian locations. --Jeff Shannon
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Westerns Ever!,
This review is from: Open Range (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD)
Open Range is truly a great western. Kevin Costner, Annette Benning, Robert Duval, Micheal Jeter & Abraham Benrubi are outstanding in this movie. There is especially great chemistry between Costner & Duval. Duval is a underated western actor in my opinion. Movie was filmed in beautiful southern Alberta & the cinematography is fantastic. There is a great shot of a group of horses in the stream that I love. The camera angle was perfect. Well worth adding to your movie collection for all you lovers of western movies.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Western Is Hard To Come By,
This review is from: Open Range (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD)
I went into this movie hoping Kevin Costner had left the tone of his previous efforts ("The Postman", "Waterworld", "Dragonfly", etc) behind him. While this movie was directed and produced by Costner, I didn't get that same loathsome feeling(s) when the end credits were rolling. While this production was good, it still (in Costner fashion) dragged on too long. The storyline was simple - the local powers-that-be did not like the free-range grazers. The mean old sheriff and his shady crew wanted them off their land. Dirty tricks followed; men were killed; and revenge was sought after. The good guys wore light colors. The bad guys wore dark. The gun fights were above average, and the first angry shot fired (in the bar) rocked the camera - at least it felt like it did. Robert Duvall (as Boss) played his part perfectly. "Boss" was easily the most likeable and fitting character. I couldn't picture anyone else playing the part except for "Mr. Lonesome Dove" himself. Costner was good, but a bit too cold and his lines seemed to be read, as opposed to being heartfelt (tough to do with a bad seed like Charley I suppose). A very supportive Annette Bening was wonderful as Sue, the Dr's sister. She was warm and caring throughout the picture. The scenery was magnificent. The horses were beautiful and well-groomed. The set up (props) of the town was believeable. The flaws were in Costner's delivery of some of his lines, little or no soundtrack to speak of, and the lack of much of anything going on in the first 90 minutes of this film. Some will say this is character and plot development. I would agree to an extent, but you don't have to waste the viewers time doing it. A good western is hard to come by, and this one will get my two thumbs up... but, by no means does it fall into the "classic" category. Beware, "Open Range" is good, but it's no "Butch Cassidy", "Pale Rider", "Tombstone", "Man From Snowy River", "Big Jake", "Nevada Smith", "Lonesome Dove", etc. The DVD is a 2-disc set with director's commentary, director's journal, deleted scenes, and a historic featurette. Questionable as to whether or not this could have been a desireable single disc... but knowing Costner and his crew, they probably wanted the double-disc tag (and the price to go with it). I was fully expecting "Open Range" to exceed the 3 hour mark (as most Costner movies do), maybe that's the problem... another 30-60 minutes of action might have helped. This movie was good, but I was left wanting and expecting more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Who can't love a classic showdown between good and evil?,
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This review is from: Open Range (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD)
This is a really entertaining film. The first time I caught it on a movie channel I couldn't pull myself away from the television. The classic struggle between good men and evil men forms a good foundation for the plot of this movie. There is no question about who is right, who is wrong and what needs to be done about it. Costner and Duvall do a great job playing the roles of honest, hard-working men who are just trying to make their way in the world and live by a simple code of honour that most of us can understand and appreciate. Apart from Eastwood's Unforgiven, this is the best western I've seen in recent years.
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