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Ang Lee’s terrific film is the best Western for many years, with fine performances from its young stars and a potent sense of time and place, directed with verve and consummate skill. CJ
In 1861, the Southern Confederacy is formed and the American Civil War ignites. Friends Jake and Jack join the Bushwhackers, a unit formed to raid the North Union sold... more >
In 1861, the Southern Confederacy is formed and the American Civil War ignites. Friends Jake and Jack join the Bushwhackers, a unit formed to raid the North Union soldiers. With the fierce winter looming their unit must separate and find shelter, their quest helped by a young widow called Sue Lee. Ang Lee's terrific film is the best Western for many years, with fine performances from its young stars and a potent sense of time and place, directed with verve and consummate skill. < less
"A very moving film about a part of the US Civil War that receives ittle attention" -
Ainsley Morthorpe on 26th March 2011
The film is terrific in capturing the 'truth' about the US Civil war (or any civil war for that matter) - it shows the very confused tangles that had people fighting f... more >
The film is terrific in capturing the 'truth' about the US Civil war (or any civil war for that matter) - it shows the very confused tangles that had people fighting for the two sides and in fact how foolish it is to try and judge the motives of a soldier in the period simply by what uniform he was wearing.
Toby Maguire and Jonathon Rhys Myers are absolutely fantastic in this film. The films two moments with the greatest emotional thump are when the battle scared and weary veteran Toby reveals to his new friend and father figure on the evening of his marriage that he is only 19 years old, and the other scene is when the sick and tormented Jonathon confronts Toby at the end of the film just before he rides off to commit suicide by riding into his home town now controlled by the Union. Wow, what a powerful piece of cinema. The rest of the film is very historically satisfying, while being a great yarn. Great film, four and a half stars. < less
