Review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) by Eduardo C — 25 Feb 2014
This might be Peckinpah"s greatest film and that's saying an awful lot considering he also made "The Wild Bunch". It's a variation of that film. It is also ultra-violent with the theme of the corrupt wealthy taking over the old west leaving no room for infamous outlaws.
It is also about conflicted allegiances and betrayal. Coburn is perfect in his role; he has never been better. Kris Kristofferson is brilliant as the happy-go-lucky kid, the paradoxical outlaw with charisma and a good heart.
Really, it's an awesome film and if the ending seems anti-climactic it is because it is dealing with real men not comic book characters. The strange behaviors of Garrett at the end shows ever expanding hidden layers of profound meaning .
This review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) was written by Eduardo C on 25 Feb 2014.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid has generally received positive reviews.
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