Review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) by Stephen E — 12 Jan 2013
Rich with understated symbolism and cinematography that captures the true beauty of the West, "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" is the perfect anti-Western. The slow pace of its first hour coupled with Robert Altman's minimalist approach is likely to bore first-time viewers that are expecting something loud or epic in the typical Western tradition.
Eventually though, it does blossom into a fine tale. Julie Christie is unexpectedly eccentric in her role while Warren Beatty plays his more earnestly, and William Devane and Keith Carradine are quite memorable with their cameos.
(Carradine has the film's best, most symbolic scene.) "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" is yet another film that I am hesitant to call 'great' because I wasn't expecting it to be so good, but as it stands, it might be one of cinema's finest offerings.
Another viewing might answer that question for sure.
This review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) was written by Stephen E on 12 Jan 2013.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller has generally received very positive reviews.
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