Review of Bronco Billy (1980) by Grant S — 15 Jun 2012
A lesser-known Clint Eastwood movie, from 1980. Watching it, I understand why it is less well-known: it is not that great. Not terrible, just forgettable.
It had the potential to be a great examination of the dying out of rural life and cowboy ways. Unfortunately, it only just touches on that, and prefers to concentrate on being a romantic-comedy, with some adventure thrown in. As adventure and romantic-comedies are dime a dozen, and this movie doesn't set itself apart, at best it is mediocre.
However, has its moments and kept me interested through most of its duration. Could have been something so much better and more profound though.
Eastwood's direction is solid, as is his acting. Sondra Locke, Eastwood's then-girlfriend, is a touch annoying in the female lead. Decent performances from the supporting cast.
This review of Bronco Billy (1980) was written by Grant S on 15 Jun 2012.
Bronco Billy has generally received mixed reviews.
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