Review of The Long Riders (1980) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 13 Oct 2000
Walter Hill's first outright failure, this revisionist western draws on the major themes of his work—the relationship of pursuer and pursued; the beauty of clean, planned action; the attraction to violence and resultant moral revulsion—but none of them ignites.
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This review of The Long Riders (1980) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 13 Oct 2000.
The Long Riders has generally received positive reviews.
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