Like the curate's egg - good in parts.

Rating: 7/10 (2 October 2008)

Makes a strong start despite some silly shoot-ups and Peter Fonda's bullet-proof peritoneum. Nearly made it onto my list of best Westerns until the last 20 mins or so when the characterisation went a bit dada.
An excellent main cast is supported by strong performances from the rest of this posse. Russel Crowe is initially chillingly convincing as a bible quoting psychopath and Christian Bale's character as a desperate, if decent, loser is understandable and played with considerable pathos. Ben Foster is also notable as the Schofield revolver-toting minion of Crowe. Peter Fonda still has beautiful eyes despite his now rather craggy exterior and plays the part of a nearly indestuctible Pink to perfection.
It's just a pity that it all falls apart at the last hurdle. When I watch this movie again (Which I will) I'll stop it 20 minutes before the end.