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Release Date TBA 31 Mar 2008
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Certificate: 15
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In 1881 a younger member of the notorious James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.
Cast: Brad Pitt | Casey Affleck | Sam Shepard | Robert Duvall | Barbara Kozicki | Garret Dillahunt | Mary-Louise Parker | Jeremy Renner | Sam Rockwell
Writers: Ron Hansen
Producers: Ridley Scott | Tony Scott | Brad Pitt
Directors: Andrew Dominik
Our critics review will be added soon.
Absolutely spellbinding. An endlessly interesting character study that's flawlessly written and directed. Casey Affleck delivers in this career-defining role, and both he and Brad Pitt give two of the most complex performances I've ever seen in cinema. I understand that this film will actually bore many people. It is described as a western but it is an artistic western. It is about the film-making; the story; the characters, and not about the all so cliched shoot-em-ups and explosions you see in old westerns. If you can handle art, and steer away from action for just a little bit, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" will truly move you if you can view this in the correct context. If historical accuracy means anything to you, this is THE film to watch.
Good but far too long
expected so much from this movie but couldnt wait for it to end
Excellent performances all round and beautifully shot but can't help but feel that it dragged a bit.
This is the story of Jesse James and Robert Ford. Jesse James is the most respected and feared outlaw in America and when his biggest fan Robert ford joins him on a train robbery he becomes truly fixated with Jesse's life. He starts and friendship with him and Jesse slowly realises the extent of Robert's obsession and on one last journey Robert Ford assassinates Jesse so that he will be famous. Casey Affleck breaks into Hollywood with his phenomenal performance. the best display I have see one person give in years. He outshines the also mesmerising Brad Pitt and that really is quite an accomplishment that not many actors have ever managed to do. Affleck brilliantly portrays the jealous, obsessive and ultimately cowardly but dangerous Robert Ford. Also 6the supporting cast are all very impressive. It is beautifully directed by Andrew Dominik who gives us a great insight into the criminal world back in the 1800's captures and he captures every emotion and every scene perfectly and the actual killing of Jesse is one of my favorite scenes. A truly flawless film which i hope will be remembered and get the deserved recognition for years to come as a tale of a coward who longed for glory and shot dead the most loved and feared man in America, only to be loathed by everyone after firing that gun. "There would be no eulogies for Bob, no photographs of his body would be sold in sundries stores, no people would crowd the streets in the rain to see his funeral cortege, no biographies would be written about him, no children named after him, no one would ever pay twenty-five cents to stand in the rooms he grew up in."
Brillilant film. Great performance by affleck
great bit of fun..would of loved to be that nasty in school.
Too long
People I went to see it with found it slightly tedious, the last 20 mins was not needed, a simple placard would have done. Overall the atmosphere it captures made it a wonderful film to experience .
Its 2hrs 40mins long and feels that long because its slow moving but don't let that put you off because with beautiful cinematography, excellent dialogue, acting and tension means that you wouldn't mind if it was 3hrs 40. I was worried when I found out that 'Casey Affleck' was playing 'Robert Ford' in this after his awful performance in 'the last kiss', but his awkward, nervous, misfit performance is spot on. Pitt adds another solid display to a long list.
Casey Affleck steals the show start to finsih.. brilliant
Such an amazing film. Its shot beautifully and Brad Pitt's Jesse James kinda makes you feel sorry for him. Casey Affleck is creepy as hell. A perfect film.
2 top actors playing 2 top characters!!!! the smooth jesse james and itchy robert forde make this a great watch from start to finish. this is a quiet movie where you realise even thoughit is long and much may be happening, you are not bored.....just intruiged and gripped to the conclusion. top class!!1
A slow, contemplative film, with beautiful shots, adapt narration, and perhaps one of Pitt’s best and most subtle performances. Though it did moderately well in the cinema, I can’t but feel a little cheated for it. It deserved a better reception. Hopefully it’ll get it with the DVD release.
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