They Still Make Westerns, Don't They?

Vulture ^ | October 1, 2021 | Bilge Ebiri

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Yep good flick.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

Thanks for the tip. I will have to check it out.

[SteveH]

great recommendation, thanks!

[A Navy Vet]

The Wild Bunch was ahead of its time. The final shootout astounded me. Peckinpaw?

Try "Open Range" - now my favorite. Although a good vs bad tale like most westerns, Costner and Duval have amazing chemistry. I think you'll like it, unless you have a problem with Costner, which many do ... I don't. I can leave the idiot actors' politics aside. As much as I hate Alec Baldwin, I'll still watch "Hunt For Red October" when channel surfing.

Interestingly, my wife went to HS with Costner. She says he was decent guy.

[A Navy Vet]

"Other actors of that era had the same problem; most of them were formally trained in the studio system and they spoke far too well for real white trash roles. Jeff Bridges set a new standard in the True Grit remake"

Yes, the remake of True Grit was better than what I remember of John Wayne. Bridges has a southern accent, so not much of a stretch. You can hear it slip through in other non-western characters, even with a vocal coach. Bridges is in my top 5 actors. He's always watchable and usually steals the scene.

[A Navy Vet]

I rarely go to youtube, but wanted see what the excitement was about. It looks really good from the promo. I liked that his clothing looked lived in unlike many westerns. I'm surprised they cast a supporting actor in the lead.

Check out "Open Range" if you haven't. It's currently my favorite western. Maybe "Old Henry" will replace it. Thank you.

[sphinx]

I’ve added Open Range to my watchlist. Thanks.

[A Navy Vet]

Unless you have a problem with Costner, you’ll like it. Basic western plot, but good story line and very likable realistic characters. Warning: It has a romantic part, but is entirely believable once you connect with the characters. The gunfight is different and more realistic than many westerns. Enjoy.