Review of Barbarosa (1982) by Chris M — 09 Jun 2007

One of the most underrated westerns ever made.

This review of Barbarosa (1982) was written by Chris M on 09 Jun 2007.

Barbarosa has generally received positive reviews.

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Transplanted Australian director Schepisi confidently threads his own route through Peckinpah territory (a Mexican patriarch demanding honour;…

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Schepisi doesn't have time to show off; Despite the opportunity for some beautiful widescreen vistas, he doesn't use them as a crutch or a…

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By Joe V (130) on 08 Jun 2007

If this was a spagetti western it would be a cult sensation. but the combinatin of gary busey and Willie NElson is fabulous…

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A lot of this has all been said before and perhaps no one cares really. But this movie is way under appreciated and largely under-rated…

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