Review of A Perfect World (1993) by Robert B — 01 Mar 2013

This is a film that is quietly tremendous in its story telling and acting. Kevin Costner is terrific in a subdued performance as an ex con loser, named Butch, on the run. He seems to have nothing to lose, when he takes a young boy hostage.

The irony is that the boy, as his hostage, gives Butch a chance at a sort of redemption. His chief pursuer is Texas Lawman, Red Garnett, played by a lower key Clint Eastwood. The beauty of this film is that the two heavyweight stars(Costner was in his prime) let the script dictate the pace and somber tone of this movie.

The score is haunting and the film directed by Eastwood, is a minor masterpiece.