Doing something as a result of a "perfect storm of opportunity" is not a good reason. Many of us drive over a bridge now and then, but forego the opportunity to get out of the car and jump.
A different way to tell a cowboy story. I enjoyed the gentle twists and turns.
Colorful characters and a plot that keeps you interested. It was a bit predictable at times but not enough to make you want to turn it off.
I have watched hundreds of westerns. Most of them feature the obvious good guy fighting against the bad guys.
A well crafted Western bolstered by fine acting on the part of Bill Pullman.
Maybe at times a bit too slow and to long but with some great acting.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I was expecting an average western, but I found a beautiful story about friendship and loyalty, and about the value of people.
I'm not convinced Governor Bierce (Jim Caviezel) had to have newly elected Senator Edward Johnson (Peter Fonda) murdered for opposing the railroad. Sure, Johnson might have done so in Congress, but the relentless pace of Western expansion would have trumped virtually all opposition to it.
Long string of preposterous events with limited plot and tedious dialogue. None of the characters are particularly interesting, although a couple are mildly sympathetic.
