Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
This was a good movie, but not maybe a typical western. John Wayne was really good, but not really having watched him growing up, he seemed a bit dated and cliche (though HE made the cliche so he defines it).
It was a great aspect of the western/cowboy about how he handles his relationship w/ his sons. I felt that was a good departure from the regular western and made the movie worth it.
SPOILERS
Great last line: "Let's go stop a hangin'."
Monday, September 24, 2007
Far from Heaven (2002) - 2.5/5
Far from Heaven (2002)
Not good. I'm not sure if the cliche '50s style acting was overboard on purpose or to make a point.
SPOILERS
It was interesting how the gay husband wrecks his family and is pretty selfish all around, does what he wants and leaves, but the wife foregos her 'wants' (as does the object of her affection) for what's best (avoiding a difficult life for them all, hurting her kids, etc.).
Maybe that's just what I took away from it, but it seemed like a strange ending to a film that was trying to make a statement.
Not good. I'm not sure if the cliche '50s style acting was overboard on purpose or to make a point.
SPOILERS
It was interesting how the gay husband wrecks his family and is pretty selfish all around, does what he wants and leaves, but the wife foregos her 'wants' (as does the object of her affection) for what's best (avoiding a difficult life for them all, hurting her kids, etc.).
Maybe that's just what I took away from it, but it seemed like a strange ending to a film that was trying to make a statement.
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