Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Barron T — 27 Mar 2011

Viggo is great but the story drags a little, of course it is a western.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Barron T on 27 Mar 2011.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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This Western is somehow less than the sum of its parts. It looks truly authentic to the period. The acting is good…

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