Pale Rider

Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 28, 1985

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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WalterTSolleyDec 26, 2017

Clint Eastwood rifts on George Stevens’ western masterpiece “Shane” with the soul of a master jazz musician. There are moments that don’t quite work, where he seeks but doesn’t quite find the right note or phrasing, but the whole is a workClint Eastwood rifts on George Stevens’ western masterpiece “Shane” with the soul of a master jazz musician. There are moments that don’t quite work, where he seeks but doesn’t quite find the right note or phrasing, but the whole is a work of rare beauty. Mr. Eastwood directs and stars, excelling in both. Bruce Surtees cinematography is among his finest work and Joel Cox’s editing is breathtakingly elegant. Carrie Snodgress, underrated and not seen in films nearly enough, gives a remarkably realized performance.… Expand

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RobwinzJul 31, 2020

Pale Rider is honestly a masterpiece. The plot is great, the acting is top notch, the characters are enjoyable from start to finish and the action throughout this movie is honestly very bloody but it's godly. Overall, it's a westernPale Rider is honestly a masterpiece. The plot is great, the acting is top notch, the characters are enjoyable from start to finish and the action throughout this movie is honestly very bloody but it's godly. Overall, it's a western masterpiece and I'd honestly recommend it if you love these bloody but brilliant western movies, it's worth the watch.… Expand

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Compi24Apr 8, 2019

Clint Eastwood and westerns are synonymous for more reasons than just the "Dollars" trilogy, of course. And from what I've heard in my travels, this 1985 effort is one of the chief reasons why. For some, "Pale Rider" may come off as trite orClint Eastwood and westerns are synonymous for more reasons than just the "Dollars" trilogy, of course. And from what I've heard in my travels, this 1985 effort is one of the chief reasons why. For some, "Pale Rider" may come off as trite or tired in its efforts to improve upon the western genre. But I think those individuals would be missing the point here. "Pale Rider" isn't looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it aims to take the more conventional aspects of the western genre and polish them up for the coming generation of filmgoers (at the time, that is). Do the cliches and tropes grow bothersome at times? Sure, but lacking in originality is far from the movie's crippling flaw. In fact, it's when this movie tries to be different that it sorely, sorely misses the mark, namely due to some unfortunate sub-plotting work on the part of the screenwriters. Overall though, yes, you could say the content in play is -- for the most part -- tried. But that's not to say it isn't also true.… Expand

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r96skJan 31, 2022

This is a good'un.

'Pale Rider' features an enjoyable story featuring the gold rush, while the characters are all solid - Clint Eastwood gives a strong performance in the lead role, though I would've liked to have seen more of John RussellThis is a good'un.

'Pale Rider' features an enjoyable story featuring the gold rush, while the characters are all solid - Clint Eastwood gives a strong performance in the lead role, though I would've liked to have seen more of John Russell and his character.

I don't think it's perfect or anything, but I got entertainment from it and that's enough for me - I've not got much more to note.… Expand

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