Review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) by Lee M — 28 Jan 2008
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Pat Garret and Billy the Kid ranks up there with the best of Peckinpahs filmography. Its got its flaws, but it has its impact also. Every time I see a Peckinpah film I hadnt seen before, iam amazed at how incredible his works can be. Believe me hes not perfect...see Convoy for that side of Sam. But fuck..i kept thinking how goddamn incredible the film looks. This may be his most "beautiful film" is his catalogue. Theres a powerfull scene involving Slim Pickens and his wife by a pond I cant shake. Its fucking incredible.
James Coburn owns this film. And Kristofferson is the best Billy the Kid ive seen yet. Thankfully Dylan doesnt have alot of dialogue. Just from the couple of lines he has...acting isnt his Forte' But he does good with expressions. And to my suprise Harry Dean Stantons got a decent role in it. I love that guy.
This review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) was written by Lee M on 28 Jan 2008.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid has generally received positive reviews.
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