Horst_In_Translation Review of Martini Ranch: Reach

Martini Ranch: Reach (1988 Music Video)

Quite bizarre, but not particularly good

[4/10 · 5 August 2017]

"Martini Ranch: Reach" is a 7.5-minute music video from 1988, so this one will have its 30th anniversary next year. The band mentioned in the title has recently deceased actor Bill Paxton in it, which is probably why they got James Cameron to direct this mix of western, comedy and music of course. And Cameron's inclusion also results in Kathryn Bigelow's inclusion as the first female Oscar-winning director plays a cowgirl in here. Other known names include Lance Henriksen, Judge Reinhold and Bud Cort, maybe some more for American film buffs. But sadly the quantity of known names being credited here is the only reason why this fairly long music video is still known today. Neither the music nor the action or story are remotely interesting I would say, quite a pity. I guess singing was not one of Mr. Paxton's strengths. Nonetheless the people in here seem like they are having quite a fun time. The same can certainly not be said about those watching and listening to this little movie. I suggest you skip it unless you are a Cameron completionist. His weakest career effort perhaps.