A Modern Masterpiece.

Rating: 9/10 (21 June 2008)

The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford currently ranks as my #3 of 2007.
A film that has many things to admire. The acting, the direction, the cinematography, the score.
Brad Pitt is very good playing Jesse James. Not my favorite performance of his, but a strong performance.
Casey Affleck absolutely shines in this film. Not only he gave the best performance in the film, he gave one of the best performances in the history of cinema. His portrayal of Robert Ford is nothing short of brilliant. The subtlety, the facial expressions, the mannerisms, the cracking of the voice. A performance that was rightfully praised and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (and should have won, in my opinion).
The rest of the cast does a very good job. I'll highlight Sam Rockwell, who was amazing in the supporting role of Charley Ford.
The direction is impeccable, and the beautiful and astounding cinematography becomes another character in the film.
The score is, along with the score of Atonement, my favorite of 2007. Absolutely beautiful and haunting music that fits perfectly with the visual style of the film.
Overall, one of the most important films of the 21st century. An amazing display of acting and visual style.