Review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) by Monsieur R — 22 Oct 2010
Perhaps the most perplexing anti-western made, this life at the turn of the century Northwest film is given first class treatment by director Robert Altman's visually perfect comedy drama.
Warren Beatty, as a small town wheeler dealer, and Julie Christie as a whore with a heart that beats to the jingle of gold and silver coins. Rated R. A must watch, but I saw it first run in the theater and it did not do anything for me.
Of course now, I might see something in it.
Julie Christie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. Roger Ebert, a leading critic, has called the film "perfect.".
In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its AFI's 10 Top 10-the best ten films in ten "classic" American film genres-after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller was acknowledged as the eighth best film in the western genre.
Warren Beatty - John McCabe.
Julie Christie - Constance Miller.
Rene Auberjonois - Sheehan.
William Devane - the Lawyer.
John Schuck - Smalley.
Corey Fischer - Mr. Elliot.
Bert Remsen- Bart Coyle.
Shelley Duvall - Ida Coyle.
Keith Carradine - Cowboy.
Michael Murphy - Sears.
Hugh Millais - Butler.
This review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) was written by Monsieur R on 22 Oct 2010.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller has generally received very positive reviews.
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