"Open Range" is a very slow movie. I mention this upfront in case you are the type who won't watch a slow and deliberately paced film. But, and this is important, the film is pretty amazing.
The plot is one that is rather familiar to old B-westerns. There's a local rancher who controls everyone and when a cattle drive comes by HIS town, he sets out to destroy the cowboys and steal their livestock. The surviving members of the party (Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner) are naturally angry...and the local sheriff is bought and paid for by the evil boss. So what are these two proud, wronged men to do?
This movie works very well for a variety of reasons. The biggest one is that the acting is just superb...top notch. On top of this, the cinematography, music and setting all work to make a terrific movie...one that works very well if you give it a chance.
The plot is one that is rather familiar to old B-westerns. There's a local rancher who controls everyone and when a cattle drive comes by HIS town, he sets out to destroy the cowboys and steal their livestock. The surviving members of the party (Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner) are naturally angry...and the local sheriff is bought and paid for by the evil boss. So what are these two proud, wronged men to do?
This movie works very well for a variety of reasons. The biggest one is that the acting is just superb...top notch. On top of this, the cinematography, music and setting all work to make a terrific movie...one that works very well if you give it a chance.