Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2011)

This film is far from your typical western. Don't watch it with the expectation of dramatic gunfights - there are none. Still, there is an incredible feeling of tension throughout, because the story is simply superb. If you can tolerate a slower pace, and an absence of action scenes, see this movie. Perfect cinematography, and excellent acting by all performers. It's difficult to compare it to anything else, because the plot is completely different from any wild-west flick I've seen. From the very beginning, the narrator lets you know what's coming, and yet this still doesn't weaken the emotional effect of anything on screen.I know this sounds like your typical snobbish film review, but this really is an absolute must see. The first hour can be a bit confusing (I had trouble keeping track of the names) and sluggish, but the conclusion makes it all worthwhile. Give it a chance, and I promise you'll be hanging on every word. This is the kind of movie that sticks with you long after the end credits.