Ride with the Devil

Criterion Collection, The | Release Date: November 24, 1999

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Ratings

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dylan111Mar 19, 2014

I think this movie was very under-rated when it was released. But it's actually terrific, much more interesting and provocative than the ponderous Gettysburg. The dialogue is very fresh and reflects 19th century cadences in the same way TrueI think this movie was very under-rated when it was released. But it's actually terrific, much more interesting and provocative than the ponderous Gettysburg. The dialogue is very fresh and reflects 19th century cadences in the same way True Grit does.

There are very good performances from the leads, especially from the great Jeffrey Wright (not to mention Jewel, who is rather touching). In addition the smaller roles are filled with terrific actors like Tom Wilkerson, Margo Martindale, Joathan Rhy Meyers, Jim Caviziel, and Simon Baker.… Expand

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Dhacker615Dec 29, 2013

This is a minor masterpiece and one of the best examples of the 'Southern' (or proto-Western) sub genre. The performance are uniformly strong and Ang Lee trusts the actors to convey largely unspoken motivations. The action is intended to beThis is a minor masterpiece and one of the best examples of the 'Southern' (or proto-Western) sub genre. The performance are uniformly strong and Ang Lee trusts the actors to convey largely unspoken motivations. The action is intended to be upsetting, which limited the audience. It is well worth watching as a companion to thematically related films, like OUTLAW JOSEY WALES and DJANGO UNCHAINED.… Expand

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DaveC.Jan 4, 2006

Laughable and not in the least bit convincing. Some of the most poorly staged battles I've seen and Maguire is miscast. Ang Lee's worst.

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JonasB7Jul 13, 2022

everything i want from a 90s cowboy movie. Def underrated and you should def check it out if you have the chance

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