Review of The Homesman (2014) by Keith S — 19 Jun 2015

Great acting. Tommy lee jones is so good.

This review of The Homesman (2014) was written by Keith S on 19 Jun 2015.

The Homesman has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bill C (822) on 06 Mar 2016

In one of the DVD special features Tommy Lee Jones gives us a short lecture about the elusiveness of defining the western genre, then describes…

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By John D (2,323) on 04 Oct 2017

Excellent acting & cinematography. a couple of minor wrinkles with regard to believability. however, no big deal. well worth seeing…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) on 17 Nov 2018

I love this film for so many reasons. I found myself wanting to relate to one woman, and could not…

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 06 Jun 2016

If 'The Homesman' proves anything, it's that there's no movie that can't get a shot in the arm from a couple scenes of Tommy Lee Jones hollerin…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 02 Jul 2016

141010: The first word that came to mind, about 3/4 of the way through, was shocking. This is a tough portrayal of the old west…

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By Josh W (836) on 31 May 2017

Very atmospheric film with a strong sense of place. There are a twist which I found totally unexpected and it turned the film on its head…

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By Brenda B (151) on 11 Nov 2017

You will never get back the 2 hours you spend watching this movie. You have been warned…

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By Christina K (87) on 12 Mar 2016

A movie experience I am not likely to forget and I have seen (and forgotten) many, many Western Movies. Quiet, strong, haunting and magnificent…

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 31 May 2017

Very atmospheric film with a strong sense of place. There are a twist which I found totally unexpected and it turned the film on its head…

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By Stan_G (104) on 06 Aug 2018

Well-acted and written even if it takes a while for things to take off…

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