Review of Pale Rider (1985) by Waltertsolley — 26 Dec 2017
Clint Eastwood rifts on George Stevens’ western masterpiece “Shane” with the soul of a master jazz musician. There are moments that don’t quite work, where he seeks but doesn’t quite find the right note or phrasing, but the whole is a work of rare beauty.
Mr. Eastwood directs and stars, excelling in both. Bruce Surtees cinematography is among his finest work and Joel Cox’s editing is breathtakingly elegant. Carrie Snodgress, underrated and not seen in films nearly enough, gives a remarkably realized performance.
This review of Pale Rider (1985) was written by Waltertsolley on 26 Dec 2017.
Pale Rider has generally received positive reviews.
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