A captivating story of Love and betrayal, of family and war, told with masterful visual composition and elegance.

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2001)

Director Edward Zwick and cinematographer John Toll come together to tell quite possibly the most visually compelling story of our time. A decorated Colonel in the U.S. army(Anthony Hopkins), appalled by the atrocious acts of the US government towards American Indians around the turn of the century, resigns from the army to live in the plains of Montana. There he creates a prosperous life for himself and three sons, untill the youngest son returns from his schooling with a beautiful woman (Julia Ormond)who he wishes to marry. Fueled by the boys' competitive nature, the fire of love and betrayal takes its toll on the otherwise thriving family. Riveting performances from ALL of the cast members help to make this one of the only true epic's of the modern era.
Academy Award winning Cinematographer John Toll exhibits his best work to date. Each shot, like a still photograph, is composed with such meticulous care, that it will literally make you gasp. Anthony Hopkins delivers one of his best on screen performances.