[Rieper]

I just saw the trailer for Appaloosa and I'm seriously considering a blind buy come this Tuesday.


The only problem I see is that I looked it up on Rottentomatoes...


I found it scored a 75% fresh which is good, yet 3:10 to Yuma got an 88% fresh and I wasn't too crazy about that one.


Can anyone who's actually seen Appaloosa tell me if its worth picking up?


Thanks in advance.

 

[kciaccio]

It felt like I was watching Open Range with Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall all over again. Don't get me wrong I liked both movies but they sure were alot a like to me.

 

[rlsmith]

I saw it theatrically and liked it a lot so I would recommend it if you haven't seen it. i thought 3:10 to Yuma was better however.


Since I have already seen it, I plan to buy it when it is on sale at some point. No rush for me.

 

[Rieper]



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Originally Posted by rlsmith /forum/post/15529374


I saw it theatrically and liked it a lot so I would recommend it if you haven't seen it. i thought 3:10 to Yuma was better however.


Since I have already seen it, I plan to buy it when it is on sale at some point. No rush for me.

Thanks for your comments.


By the way, don't know if its a sale or not, but Amazon and Target will both have Appaloosa for $24.99 this week.

 

[AmishFury]

i'm blind buying it on recommendation from a friend who has yet to let me down on movie recommendations

 

[ambientcafe]

Enjoyed the theatrical screening of this quieter, deliberately-paced western....have always admired Ed Harris's work, who multi-tasks here as both director & actor. The New Mexico landscapes should look extra arid on Blu, and the retro-flavored score and train sequence should sound great in lossless. I personally enjoyed this more than the '3:10 To Yuma' remake.

 

[Lee K]

Sensational movie. A must buy. It looks and sounds great too!

 

[Incindium]

It was a better movie and a better western than 3:10 to Yuma IMO. Slower pacing and not as much crazy action like 3:10 but a much better representation of the genre. I'm a bigger fan of westerns in book form than on screen for the most part and I thought that Appaloosa felt like a good western book does. Its surprisingly funny but with a really dry humor and Viggo and Ed Harris played off each other really well.


I'm definitely planning on picking this up on Blu-ray in the near future.

 

[Morpheo]

I like these new westerns... I missed it in theaters but it's definitely a blind buy. Besides, I like Ed Harris both as an actor and director, I thought Pollock was great; so I'm looking forward to seeing this one.

 

[Imeldhil]

the flick was fine but slow. That was the downside to it. acting was fine, but the pace was just terrible sometimes

 

[Rob Tomlin]

I received confirmation that my copy from Netflix will arrive tomorrow (release day). Didn't see it in the theater.

 

[RDarrylR]

Another $11 Columbia House title for me

I have not seen this before but I`m sure I will like it.

 

[RDarrylR]

Another $11 Columbia House title for me

I have not seen this before but I`m sure I will like it. Viggo is one of my favorites.

 

[Maestro J]

I'm blind buying it. Ordered it from Amazon - should be here tomorrow.

 

[Lee K]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Maestro J /forum/post/15537882


I'm blind buying it. Ordered it from Amazon - should be here tomorrow.

You'll be glad you did.

 

[ambientcafe]

Unfortunately, us Canadians will have to wait a little longer for Appaloosa....it's been curiously delayed until Jan 20th, the same date that 'Jet Li's Fearless' on BD will finally be released here also. Along w/King Kong, it'll be an expensive day. Incidentally, I'll be double-dipping on the latter 2 titles for the extended cuts, as I have them both on HDDVD.

 

[357]

I was not impressed by the movie nor it's audio and video. Only good part was the ending...

 

[motoman]

I got it from Amazon and it will be my Saturday night movie this week

I'll post what I think next week.


Speaking of Open Range I would love to see it and more westerns out on Blu-ray.


Jim

 

[CHG]

I rented this from Netflix. Unfortunately, they sent be the regular DVD, so I can not comment on picture quality. As for the movie itself, I thought it was very good. Maybe a little slow paced, but good movie. However, I am a fan of westerns.

 

[Max_Schreck]

Is The Appaloosa a remake of the Marlon Brando film by the same name?