Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Benedict J — 23 Nov 2009

Some great dialouge and beautiful imagery.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Benedict J on 23 Nov 2009.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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First and last, Appaloosa is the slow-but-sure story of the friendship between Virgil and Everett, one a man of action surprised by emotion,…

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