Appaloosa
New Line Cinema | Release Date: September 19, 2008
6.0
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Mixed or average reviews based on 107 Ratings
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8
JohnC.Feb 12, 2009
Its a good old fashion western. I loved it.
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10
BEEsniderJul 18, 2009
Great Cinematography, acting was superb, I have a feeling most people did not understand much of the story but hey, it's their loss.
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7
Andys_ReviewsJan 6, 2013
The story focuses on the relationship between Cole and Hitch, and what affect the (rather flighty) Mrs Fitch has on it. I actually quite liked this aspect of the plot; it gave the characters some realism, something that many westerns lack.The story focuses on the relationship between Cole and Hitch, and what affect the (rather flighty) Mrs Fitch has on it. I actually quite liked this aspect of the plot; it gave the characters some realism, something that many westerns lack. All the performances from the main cast were excellent; in particular Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen, who takes the prize for the best beard and moustache combo I… Expand
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neilhodgkinsonNov 28, 2015
I thought this western was brilliant. Filmed at the correct "pace" and it immerses you right into the story the way it portrays the different characters of the town - a true western, this is how I imagined the west to be, also brilliant acting.
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scarpyO.Oct 6, 2008
Believable and likable characters with a great blend of humor, violence and a great unpredictable ending. Can't remember a western this enjoyable.
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8
AnnB.Oct 4, 2008
The story line wasn't exactly "new," but the film was beautifully shot and the acting was good. We liked seeing an "old fashioned" Western. But, hey, couldn't they have found an American to play Bragg instead of Jeremy Irons, who The story line wasn't exactly "new," but the film was beautifully shot and the acting was good. We liked seeing an "old fashioned" Western. But, hey, couldn't they have found an American to play Bragg instead of Jeremy Irons, who was good, but his accent left something to be desired.… Expand
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8
BartJ.Sep 21, 2008
A good old-fashioned western.
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7
BitBurnJan 4, 2009
Not that bad. Storyline holds up well, well acted. Lacks a bit action scenes though.
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7
JudyTOct 3, 2008
Appaloosa is an okay western and an okay movie. It's a great character study in Virigil and Everett. Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen are great to watch. In the end though Viggo's part is written much better. His rendition of Everett Appaloosa is an okay western and an okay movie. It's a great character study in Virigil and Everett. Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen are great to watch. In the end though Viggo's part is written much better. His rendition of Everett Hitch makes it worth the money.… Expand
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9
hughiecSep 17, 2008
Exciting and quietly funny. Mortensen and Harris are great. Zellwegger pretty good too.
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8
JaredC.Sep 18, 2008
2008's No Country for Old Men, but what it should've got in the reviews. Personally No Country's over rated. But damn, is Appaloosa is what Unforgiven fans and western lovers like.
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8
SimonH.Sep 29, 2008
A welcome return to the western - Fantastic cast, great character relationships, some of the tensest scenes I can ever remember watching - highly recommended.
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7
JayH.Jan 13, 2009
Solid western, well directed and the actors are ideally cast. Fine attention to period detail, great cinematography, fine score, good art direction. A traditional western made with modern flair.
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9
TokyochuchuAug 20, 2013
Appaloosa is one of my favorite westerns ever made (along with Unforgiven and Shane). The cinematography is beautiful, the acting is fantastic and the gun-play is exciting. It also has one of the best climactic quick-draws in movie history.Appaloosa is one of my favorite westerns ever made (along with Unforgiven and Shane). The cinematography is beautiful, the acting is fantastic and the gun-play is exciting. It also has one of the best climactic quick-draws in movie history. from start to finish, Appaloosa is western perfection.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This is quite an atmospheric Western film with some good fight scenes. It has a nice level of tension too - its not action packed from start to end but its hard to tell when things might get 'hairy' again, so it does keep you on your toes asThis is quite an atmospheric Western film with some good fight scenes. It has a nice level of tension too - its not action packed from start to end but its hard to tell when things might get 'hairy' again, so it does keep you on your toes as a viewer somewhat. I liked Renee Zellweger's character, Allison French. I liked that she does her best to stand up for herself when seemingly cornered by cowboys and the like. I imagine it would have been very intimidating. There is a certain sense of mystery present, which intrigued me too. I enjoyed this film and I would recommend it to others.… Expand
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stevekmFeb 14, 2023
A wild west movie, probably much closer to how it really was than the John Wayne type westerns. Every movie needs a great bad guy, and this one has it. But we also see the "hero" has his flaws as well. Renee Zellweger portrays the hero'sA wild west movie, probably much closer to how it really was than the John Wayne type westerns. Every movie needs a great bad guy, and this one has it. But we also see the "hero" has his flaws as well. Renee Zellweger portrays the hero's love interest, flawed but lovable. Viggo Mortensen portrays the hero's faithful partner, and much of what we learn comes from their talks together.… Expand
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