Review of The Proposition (2005) by John W — 25 Jul 2009
This is by far one of the most effective, gritty, and unrelenting westerns to come around since Clint Easrwood's masterpiece, "Unforgiven." The film's unflinching brutality and violent nature is balanced with a multitude of beautiful scenes.
The direction is consistent, and the pacing is spot-on. The nature of the characters and the script are very immersing and captivating. Although the scenes of violence may be difficult to watch for some, it is undeniable that the most powerful sequences are the ones that combine the nature of violence with the relationships of the film's characters.
SPOILER - The finale of the film was so subtle in a way, yet it provoked a strong emotional reaction. Guy Pearce is forced to shoot his brother. His brother stumbles from the house from which he was shot, and sits upon the ground, staring off at the horizon.
One of the greatest things about this scene, is that it is an antithesis of the scene in which Guy Pearce and Danny Huston (His brother) first meet. When they first meet, they are sitting next to eachother, staring off at the horizon, appraoching eachother with small-talk.
In this scene, it is nearly identical, except his brother drops his head and dies. The film was superb, and nearly flawless from a metaphorical stand-point. The film's themes of good and bad and life and death are excellently portrayed.
10/10.
This review of The Proposition (2005) was written by John W on 25 Jul 2009.
The Proposition has generally received very positive reviews.
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