Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Filmgrinder S — 01 Jun 2013

87%.

Love those realistic gun battles. Viggo steals the show.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Filmgrinder S on 01 Jun 2013.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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Beautifully photographed by Dean Semler, Appaloosa is the best Western since Open Range and shows there's still life in this most unfashionable…

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