Review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) by Kyle A — 03 Feb 2011
Altman's masterpiece is an anti-western unlike any other. It's always raining or snowing. Astonishing cinematography and genre-bending writing makes this a one of a kind experience. Our hero is part-fraud and the authenticity of the violence and environment is what stands out.
The prostitutes are also portrayed realistic and unflattering. (Although, I was taken aback at how pretty Shelley Duvall looked.) The Leonard Cohen songs perfectly fit the melancholic mood and the lighting throughout is as tempered and exquisite as in Barry Lyndon.
Finally, Beatty and Christie are always enthralling to watch, making this an original and truly engrossing film.
This review of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) was written by Kyle A on 03 Feb 2011.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller has generally received very positive reviews.
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