Brad Pitt to play Jesse James

[PWN3R]

I already made up my mind about buying the DVD; yes.

I'm just annoyed I couldn't see this beauty on the big screen.
Mississippi

 

[Figs]

I really love Westerns. Just wondering if I should rent this or just buy it without having watched it before?

 

[DACrowe]

I'd say rent, as it is not your typical western and more of a character study and a little on the cerebral side and that may turn some off, but it was one of my two favorite movies this year.

 

[Rac]

Freaking amazing movie! Casey Affleck should be at least nominated for Best Actor Oscar. It's been while since I've seen someone so dedicated to a role. Also, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have done the best score of 2007.

 

[TNC9852002]

Never got a chance to see it, but I will somehow..

-TNC

 

[Poeman]

its not a western, more a drama on the life of jesse and the relationship between him and robert.

Great acting and storytelling..and brought a sense of reality to jesse "the legend" james

 

[The Guard]

Saw this last night. One of the best movies I've seen this year. Brad Pitt is very, very good as Jesse James. His performance is just haunting. And Casey Affleck, who knew he had it in him? A fantastic reserved and multi layered performance as Robert Ford. The film is definitely not your typical Western, and serves as an interesting study of the dynamic between Jesse and Robert, and the nature of being famous or infamous. A lot of attention to detail in the set design. The only thing I didn't care for about the movie were the voiceovers. They just seemed to take me out of the movie a bit.

"I'll bet you thought I was a lady".

 

[nocomics]

I guess I'm hesitant about seeing a movie that was only at select theatres,and then was gone after that in a matter of weeks. I'll probably check it out anyways,as I like westerns and that topic is of interest.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

The only thing I didn't care for about the movie were the voiceovers. They just seemed to take me out of the movie a bit.

They worked surprisingly well for me. Not at all as I expected.

 

[Ironic_Commando]

I agree, the voiceovers were pretty effective. Gave the movie a book like feel, which I liked. The movie itself is a gorgeous picture, full of great cinematography and fine performances. Casey Affleck is incredible as well.

 

[The Guard]

They were effective structurally. Just didn't care for the man's voice.

 

[Chaos Bringer]

just rented it and about to sit eat dinner and watch

 

[Alina]

I saw the movie not too long ago. I thought it was really good. I believe Casey Affleck got nominated for his role.

 

[WorthyStevens]

Finally watched it this morning. One of my most anticipated movies from last year did not disappoint. It was a bit long, but the movie worked on so many levels that the time barely bothered me.

Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck were so unbelievably amazing that I was completely lost in their characters; they WERE Jesse James and Robert Ford. No doubts about that.

Another aspect of the movie I especially liked was the score by Nick Cave. It was haunting and is the kind of music that stays in your head afterwards.

And the cinematography... outstanding. The train robbery piece was breathtaking. I can't wait to buy this baby on HD-DVD.

10/10.

 

[Alina]

At first, I thought:"Oh, God, it's so long." But it was worth it 100%.
Nick Cave was responsible for the music? I had no idea. Anyway, he did a great job.

 

[WorthyStevens]

You know, I lost some respect for Warner Bros. after tonight. This got snubbed at the Oscars tonight, and if Warner Bros. had had a little more faith in this movie and gave it some more push, it would have received some nominations earlier on.

Ugh.

 

[Mee]

I really love Westerns. Just wondering if I should rent this or just buy it without having watched it before?

Rent.


Like DAcrowe said, it's not a typical western. For what it is, it's really good. A long, slow, character piece, that's very interesting/entertaining IMO.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

BUll**** for this NOT winning best cinematography.

I haven't seen There Will be Blood yet (I will this week, hopefully) but I kinda doubt it's better....

 

[DACrowe]

I love both movies. And this had better cinematography. But TWBB made more money had more of a marketing campaign (i.e. bribes) for the Oscars, so what you gonna' do? I'm just glad it didn't go to NCFOM like I suspected it would.

 

[Darkly Dexter]

this movie is far better than NCFOM.

 

[War Party]

Love Jesse James. Love No Country For Old Men. Love There Will Be Blood. I'm not bitter about anything since all three of these movies kicked major ass. I'm happy No Country and the Coen's won, and I would of been just as happy if There Will Be Blood and Paul Thomas Anderson won. I didn't think There Will Be Blood was a masterpeice like some proclaim, because I think if you take Daniel Day Lewis away from it, it's just another good film. Don't get me wrong, I love the cinematography, the characters, the music, and the tone of the film. But DDL, like he always does, took over the film and I think it wouldn't of been as good if he weren't in it. Same thing for No Country For Old Men. The film wouldn't of been as good if it weren't for Javier Bardem. He just kinda took over the film and you just wanted him to be in every scene. But again, good characters, good cinematography, and a great tone. Jesse James is the only film that didn't have to rely on actors to help make the movie better. It's just a great character study of two people and they found actors to play those parts well. I do agree that it should of won for cinematography, but There Will Be Blood still had great cinematography and it also deserved to win. And when it comes to best picture and best director. Honestly, it's a coin flip. It could of gone to either No Country or There Will Be Blood. It was a very difficult decision to make in my opinion and either film could of eaily taken it. So I'm not even close to being bitter about the results for Director and Picture. I'm happy one of those two won and I hope this oscar buzz will get more people to see these films, even though this was a very low rated Academy Awards.

 

[Sava]

great, great movie. Pitt was great but Affleck stole the show.

 

[Dark Donnie]

Just watched it, an I thought it was a great film. Like someone stated above it is more of a character study of these men then a true Western but it's still really exceptional. I thought the direction by Domenik was superb, as was the cinematography which I felt deserved an oscar. The performances are top notch as well. Casey Affleck delivers a true Oscar performance as Robert Ford. Brad Pitt completely jumped into Jesse James, I thought it was quite possibly his best performance to date. Quite sad that he didn't even get a nomination. Another performance that I truly loved was Sam Rockwell, I felt he didn't get enough credit, I thought he shined in his role. I would definitely suggest this to anyone that was on the fence. The running time is long at around 2hrs and 40 mins, but its needed. I read there is a 4 hour version that I might check out one day.

I'd give it a 9.5/10

 

[War Party]

Sam Rockwell was great in the film. I can't wait to see him in "Choke."

 

[Dark Donnie]

Sam Rockwell was great in the film. I can't wait to see him in "Choke."

I felt like he didn't get enough recognition, he really shined I felt. Played the part perfectly, always on edge, always trying to impress Jesse, he was great.

Choke should be great