srlucado
Several minuses (silly plot, typical TV-movie production values), several pluses (a fight scene in a bar that is truly unique, good Canadian locations), and quick pacing add up to a decent time-waster.Whatever you do, don't follow the story, actually look at a map, and think about the distances these people need to cover on horseback. It'd be hard enough to do in a Ford Mustang, let alone on a four-legged one. But what the heck.One big plus is a ripping theme song; might've become a dance-club hit--in some alternate universe.Overall, this movie is okay.
John (opsbooks)
Like most Westerns I've viewed lately, this came in a cheap 10-movies for ten bucks DVD pack. I figured when the credits rolled that as it had George Kennedy in it, it had to be good viewing. And such was the case; a simple good verses bad story, an interesting script and intelligently underplayed performances by a likable cast.As someone else pointed out, the locations didn't seem appropriate but it didn't seem to matter. The story maintained my - and my viewing companion's - interest from start to finish. The actual print wasn't the best being rather washed out, unless that was the intended effect!So all in all, a Western in the vintage style, more akin to what you'd see in a movie house in the late 1930s, if a bit more realistic. And for the dollar cost, a bargain.
martinh-4
I really enjoyed watching this film - it had a lot going for it. I particularly liked the piece of instrumental music playing and the song - Gunfighter (?). If you're at home and simply wish to chill out, grab this film as I'm certain you'll enjoy it - especially if you like Westerns. Earlier oaters are my favorite (eg. Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter, Tom Mix, and early John Wayne), however, for a change, I bought this film on DVD and was not disappointed. Boy! Was the West tough.The actors were good - I especially liked "Dutch" and "Matt" Everett. The film is pretty well fast paced and some of the filming techniques are unusual. There is quite a lot of scenery for those who enjoy the great outdoors and the horses were nice to look at. The film brings up some good moral dilemmas, as too issues somewhat relevant still today.
roger_nt
A good movie to watch when you're stuck at home in a blizzard, there's nothing else on TV, and you've seen everything else in your collection. The dialogue is bad, the plot unbelievable, and the ending beyond comprehension, but other than that, it's not bad.
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