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  • Appaloosa
  • Opened September 19, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 54 min.
  • R
    some violence and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico, “Appaloosa” revolves around a pair of hired guns (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris) who come to clean up a dangerous town run by a ruthless, powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons) and his band of outlaws. While Read More
  • Cast: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance Henriksen
  • Director: Ed Harris
  • Genres: Action/Adventure

Appaloosa Recent Fan Reviews

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    APPALOOSA should rope in westem-film fans. GRADE: SOLID B

    New Line Cinema's APPALOOSA is a 114-minutes movie-adaptation of Robert B. Parker's 2005 novel - directed/produced/starred/co-screenwritten by Ed Harris.

    Major themes explored were friendship, justice/revenge/vengeance, honor/betrayal, and sacrifice.
    However, do not expect cowboys. Appaloosa is about the friendship/relationship between two for-hire lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch (Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen) in a lawless 1880's town named Appaloosa.
    In the movie, their characters evolve and develop due to an adversary, Randall Bragg, and especially with the arrival of the fetching seductive Mrs. Allie French (Renee Zellweger).

    Tight plot, skilled editing/directing trumped average cinematography - opportunities to showcase the gorgeous - albeit bleak - landscapes were unexploited.
    Period authenticity is first-rate - glass windows, furnishings, etc.

    Verdict:
    Wonderful chemistry/interactions between Ed and Viggo (both SUPERB!)
    Renee's performance was average.

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    Appaloosa-Authenic, a Real Western

    If you are a western movie fan, then you are always ready for a NEW movie. This movie is directed and filmed very well. Not being a Hollywood action packed stereo type is to it's credit. This movie is extremely historically correct and authenic. Much care and attention to detail in this area is made from the extruded glass windows in buildings to how gun fights in the dirt streets of town were actually done. The acting is excellent and captures an authenic glimmer into the social culture and tone of the short lived American Western Frontier.
    I recomend this movie to anyone that likes a real western movie.I t might not make an academy award, but does suggest a new standard in western movies. Kids mignt get bored, but to an educated mind it is worth seeing again on DVD. I plan to do so and catch all that I missed at the IMAX.

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    Appaloosa

    Reviews have been sketchy for this flick, but I found it very entertaining as a western buff with accurate costuming, sets, the prevailing wind through the plains town, and the hesitating conversations, typical of true cowboys. They speak only if spoken to or if they want to say something..then it's short and sweet. The male duo was middle-aged and longed for something stable, but kept doing their thing...killing for hire under the star of a marshal. The vixen was well-cast even though critics say not. She appeared to be sincere, but was willing to do anything to be noticed and "loved." I lived in the badlands of Montana and on the high plains of Wyoming. Appaloosa was right on the money, so to speak, in portraying life in western territories before statehood. The town council of Appaloosa sadly allowed the acquitted murderer to take over, indicative of society throughout time. Most missed, I'm sure, the vixen's wrong notes in her piano playing! That was a hoot!

Appaloosa Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 88
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Appaloosa is gripping entertainment that keeps springing surprises.

  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    A fine dramatic comedy with fresh characters, witty dialogue and a keen...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    What makes the movie absorbing is the way it harmonizes all the character...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Peter Hartlaub

    Most of the time, the movie is appropriately gritty and plenty engaging.

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