Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Ken D — 09 Sep 2011

What the hell is wrong with Renee Zellweger's face?

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Ken D on 09 Sep 2011.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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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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By Zach W (191) on 24 Oct 2015

Undoubtedly the most boring Western I've ever sat through, Appaloosa is completely undeserving to even be mentioned in the same breath as films…

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I liked this movie for the performance, but the story itself, Renée Zellweger and the beginning and endding credits soundtrack were awful…

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