Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Cale R — 25 Feb 2011

Harris and Mortensen make for some badass cowboys.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Cale R on 25 Feb 2011.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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Stupendous. Appaloosa is everything I want in a modern Western…

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By John R (2,501) on 29 Jul 2015

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 09 Feb 2014

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By Mike S (2,123) on 09 Oct 2013

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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By Jackson M (287) on 13 Jul 2014

While at the times the narrative falls flat due to the pacing, the chemistry between the two leads and their ability to evoke the nostalgic…

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By Rick B (354) on 28 Feb 2017

Probably the most underrated traditional western in recent memory, 'Appaloosa' is well directed, shot, scripted, acted, paced, and scored…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 03 Jan 2014

I enjoy a good western but this didn't cut it for me. I found Ed Harris's character to be one dimensional and unbelievable…

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