Review of The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) by Lenny R — 16 Apr 2011
Far too much pseudo-philosophical musing (in fact, altogether too much dialogue), too little action, and an annoying, obtrusive directorial/editorial style (pointless split-second montages! Desaturated time-lapse garbage! Er -- hooray?!) that totally counteracts the limited merit the screenplay has.
The music, rather than underscoring or emphasising the action, just gets in the way the whole time. There are, however, some good performances, which almost save the movie from being complete drivel. Lizzy and Dwight provide a strong centre (though Jon Foster's a definite liability); Dinklage, Brown and Speedman are good value, also; though Jason Priestley (who I hardly recognised) is perhaps the biggest surprise.
Kris just plays himself (as usual). But as I said, they only ALMOST save it. I loves me a good western, but a good western this sure as hell ain't.
This review of The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) was written by Lenny R on 16 Apr 2011.
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride has generally received negative reviews.
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