Now, you've crossed the line.;) I think it's time for another western genre discussion thread like which of the following Wyatt Earp movies is the best film.My Darling ClementineGunfight at the O.K. CorralTombstoneWyatt EarpHour of the Gun Crawdaddy
Edwin, I didn't know you were such a fan of this film? Anyhow, I like your thoughts on some of Seth's concerns. During those times, a woman of Benning's age who never married would be considered an old maid, so I'm sure she was ready to jump at any chance of matrimony.;) Crawdaddy
Seth, I can't think of one person I talked to about this film that didn't feel the romance aspect was somewhat awkward and that there were too many false endings. However, I think a reason why many of us overlooked such criticisms is because the ending of the film was resolved to our liking...
This criticism is not new and has been expressed by others including myself, whenever I talked with others about this film, but overall it didn't take away from my enjoyment level nor did the slow motion scenes. Crawdaddy
I watched this film twice including once with other HTF Administrators during its theatrical run and one time on dvd. I'm in the middle of watching it again with the Costner commentary. This is a very fine western made by a man that appreciates the western genre. God, I would like to see Costner...
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