A Tribute to Spaghetti Westerns That Would Make John Wayne and Clint Eastwood Proud

Rating: 9/10 (10 April 2011)

After viewing this movie with my friends, we could not stop talking about how awesome it was. It was a relief to have finally viewed a proper movie this year, especially after having to sit through the travesty that was Sucker Punch. Anyways...
This movie does well in its environment in giving both Pixar and DreamWorks a proper run for their money this year in the Oscar contenders for Best Animated Film. It is both beautiful to look at in every aspect and angle. No expense was spared to give the audience a systematic treat of characters, environment, and an overall western feel that younger audiences will enjoy...though not too much younger.
Johnny Depp once again reminds us why he is such a great actor, that you don't have to see Depp to feel his brilliance. Verbinski brings another tale that though it resembles elements of his previous films (i.e. Pirates of the Caribbean), it still stands on its own as a fun film worthy of his name.
It did drag slightly towards the end, but like all great westerns, they give the audience action, great dialog, heart, and fun characters that look like they've been out in the sun for too long (the point I believe).
I will definitely be purchasing this film when it comes out on DVD and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the classic westerns of Wayne and Eastwood. 9/10