@highwind1991
2007 was an incredible year for films
@cinemaspire7258
I wish this film had been like 4 hours long. I'd still love it as much!
@freegadflyathome
Amazing casting, cinematography, and score. Jesse took off his guns and saw the reflection in the picture. He was tired and ready to go.
@t-boog2173
First, I love the maturity of the film. It proves that realism and space can be even more powerful than hype and constant dialogue. Second, Casey's acting is just amazing. Ben has said that Casey is the real actor in the family and I def agree. Btw, Many people say Val should've won an Oscar for Tombstone but much of that character was in the writing(even Val admits that). Casey's Ford, however, has no witty lines or badass persona to support his character yet he shows even more range, complexity and realism. Third, I'm not the biggest Brad Pitt fan but in this movie he knocked it out the park. His Jesse is very complex & real and he's even more powerful without dialogue. He comunicates so much just through eye, face & body movements. Bottom line, This film, more than any other western, is like taking a time machine back to the old west. The cinematography looks both real & beautiful, the music is subtle yet haunting & powerful and the narration makes it feel even more historically accurate. I give it three thumbs up. IMO this movie is even better than it's great reputation suggest. It's just outstanding.
@YeshuaReal
Probably top 10 as far as cinematography goes by the way. Incredible compositions.
@katw.6519
And we can't forget the absolutely amazing score that accompanied the film by Nick Cave. Everything about it is haunting, ethereal, and tragic. It goes along perfectly with every nuance of the story told, and most importantly effects, and most importantly affects how you feel and perceive what you are watching. It wraps everything together to make the film as complete as it can ever be.
@lehighcountylwv5278
I rented the film years ago and was glad I did. In addition to all of the comments below and above, I want to add that it made me appreciate the Mid-west, the great landscapes, thanks to the careful cinematography.
@demmefrazier6629
This one is close to my heart, I watch it alone most of the time, it brings me somewhere hard to describe, I shared it with my brother and he enjoyed it also.
@nateds7326
I’m praying for a criterion release, it’s one of my favorites and INMO one of the best films ever made.
@Elusive_Reclusive
An utter masterpiece that still hasn't gotten its fair due. It was a transformative experience watching this film, I was utterly gripped by how perfect the story is woven and delicately balanced the characters are. You're right when saying there is not an aspect of this movie out of step - it's just - perfect. :)
@tomboz777
I think my self-prediction upon seeing this 3 years ago (that this'll be come a future unappreciated masterpiece), is slowly, but surely coming true.
@Jason32Bourne
I felt bad for Ford the entire time. Tragic and sad life.
@alanski2005
It's a sign of the times when truly brilliant movies like this one do not get the attention they deserve.
@WildwoodClaire1
Besides being a great and underrated film, it is also the most faithful adaptation of a novel I have ever seen.
@donna25871
Such a brilliant film exploring obsession and celebrity within the context of the ‘western’ genre. Same way in which First Man isn’t about space.
@PauLtus_B
I love this movie, I think it's a shame it has pretty much disappeared. It succeeds in every aspect you'd want from a movie and it is,I know this will sound pretentious, a beautifully existential movie. More than anything, I'm happy you gave it well deserved attention.
@Closedposterity
This is a great analysis of the movie, I remember when you asked for recomendations I suggested the works of Andrew Dominik and specifically this film. When you responded you said your favourite film by Dominik was Killing Them Softly and now you say that this is his masterpiece which is something I definitely agree with. I can see through the video why your mind has changed and I agree with your arguments. After the passing of Sam Shepard I watched the film for the nth time and I began to feel a particular melancholy and I think that the relationship between his character Frank James and Jesse James is very important for how we understand the family dynamics of the film as he treats both Jesse and Robert with the same ire, as I sit to type this comment so many thoughts and feelings about this film pour out that it becomes impossible for me to condense them into this comment. So I say keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos.
@Doo-l5x
6:01 Great video, the fact that you explained the three points as to why Robert kills Jesse makes. Sense. 7:13 casting Casey was perfect...
@movieace1295
"You Either Die A Hero, Or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become The Villain"
@MrKrk221988