Don't expect too much, a moderate western...

Rating: 5/10 (29 February 2008)

Contrary to most of the commentators here, I kind of thumb down for this movie. When I heard about the hyped remake with a hearth throbbing cast such as Crowe, Bale and Fonda etc, I thought this would be one of the spectacular movies of the year. However, from the very beginning there is something about the movie that makes you bored. The slow pace of the flick makes you flip over to another channel or doze off involuntarily. In my case as I watched the movie on board of a plane I just fast forwarded to skip all the in between scenes to catch up some exciting gun fighting episodes which you expect from any western. Basically the movie is focused more on the psychology rather than shooting. This might be a plus point for some, but for me it did not work out. When a western, I expect some slick shooting and fighting sequels. My friends, that's something you can not find in this movie. A good thriller, many tensions and a surprising end... But do not expect old school shoot'm up western with a good guy / bad guy plot.