Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Andy K — 01 Aug 2009

Great Western! I recommend this film to anyone that likes westerns like - Unforgiven or 3:10 To Yuma.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Andy K on 01 Aug 2009.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rick B (354) on 28 Feb 2017

Probably the most underrated traditional western in recent memory, 'Appaloosa' is well directed, shot, scripted, acted, paced, and scored…

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In all, Appaloosa is good as far as it goes--everything in it feels true--but I wish that Harris had pushed his ideas further…

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One of the est westerns you will see. I have read the book and seen the movie a good number of times and it's a gem…

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This Western is somehow less than the sum of its parts. It looks truly authentic to the period. The acting is good…

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