The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I think we can all agree that there were some truly excellent films that have been released in the year 2007. No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, Hot Fuzz, and Sicko are fine examples. And granted, there were some really awful films released that year as well (such as Disturbia and Bee Movie), but I won't go into that. Now, there have been three marvelous Western dramas of '07 that I have seen: No Country for Old Men (more of a contemporary Western), There Will Be Blood, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. These are not your typical shoot-`em-up Westerns; they are psychological thrillers/dramas that can really give you a bad case of chills down the spine. No Country for Old Men is already one of my favorite films of all time. There Will Be Blood, although not one of my personal favorites, is still a masterpiece, and Daniel Day-Lewis deserved the Oscar for Best Actor. As for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.....it is officially on my top favorites list. I mean it, as soon as I finished watching this movie, I began to admire it as much as I did for No Country. And while these two films are greatly different from each other, I think I love this one even more.The title of this movie does tell you what happens in the movie, but it's so much more than just the notorious assassination. In this film, we see the apparent degradation of Jesse James, while forming an eccentric friendship with Robert Ford and his brother Charley Ford. I won't go into much detail, but both Robert and Charley start to see the silent madness that is inside Jesse. And when both of their lives are in danger, they must make a crucial decision.....As I said before, this is not your typical Hollywood-style Western. You don't have massive gun battles or chariot chase scenes. What you get here is more of a psychological experience that is beautifully handled. Robert Ford was always looked down upon by people. Many people have seen him as dirt in his entire life, and that's what propels him to become somebody of great talent and inspiration. He looks up to Jesse James, and when the two slowly begin to bond as friends, Robert's respect for the man soon fades later on as he discovers something cynical about the outlaw. Jesse James himself becomes an important part of the story. Once the famous "James" gang is no more, Jesse is now on his own with none other than the Fords. He is still being hunted down by lawmen, and he starts to question his place on this earth (or at least that's how I see it). Judging by his appearance, he can look calm and well-mannered, especially with his own family. But other times, he can look silently psychotic. He can give you an icy stare, and at that moment, you have no idea what is going to happen next. Will he let you go or will he shoot you in the head? I found myself emotionally drenched because of all the emotional chaos that occurs from beginning to end.This film by Andrew Dominick reminds me of the directing style of Terrence Malick, one of my top favorite directors of all time. Dominick gives us some beautiful shots of natural scenery and trivial objects. The pacing is also familiar: anyone who has seen The Thin Red Line and The New World will know what I'm talking about. It lacks quick cut shots and mind-numbingly loud sound effects, and it's perfect for this film. I wouldn't think this character-driven story would work if it were an ADD-induced action spectacle. Speaking of action, there is very little of it. Most of it occurs in the beginning of the film (the famous train robbery scene), and the film relies heavily on characters and dialogue. This might put some people off who are expecting to see at least a bit of gunplay. If you're looking for some gunplay, then I would highly recommend the recent remake of 3:10 to Yuma, which is also a great Western film.But, of course, we shouldn't leave out Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. These are two of the most captivating performances I've ever seen on film. Pitt and Affleck play Jesse James and Robert Ford almost perfectly. The appearances, mannerisms, and communications are really spot-on (especially Affleck). I don't know much about the real James and Ford, but these are still solid performances. Affleck should have won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, but then again, Javier Bardem (from No Country for Old Men) deserved it as well.This isn't a perfect film, but it's still a beautiful, well-made film that's emotionally gut-wrenching. Of all the Western films that have been made in the 20th Century and the new millennium, this might be my all-time favorite.Grade: A

This movie was such a classic in my mind that I was surprised to find so many negative reviews. So instead of reiterating other positive reviews, I'll try to defend this film from some of those negative comments.First, I believe this movie to be a masterpiece. This happens when a group of people--actors, directors, writers, photography, etc--come together to convey a single profound message to the viewer. By necessity, there must be some resonance in that viewer and a desire to explore the depth and meaning of the story. This story is deep and you won't get satisfaction from it with a cursory look. You either have to be ready or be willing to be pulled into the characters and the story line. Any film that delves into character analysis, especially of two people like this one, must necessarily pack material and avoid using time wasting dramatic effects that attract viewers on a more superficial level. I wasn't expecting this when my wife and I sat down to watch this film and we started kind of late. But this movie literally locked us in our seats.The film is long and there is a lack of "action" in terms of a typical western. However, the action is in the character and story development. Each side story, each additional character development, is placed and used for a reason, ie, to build the story. For some, the character development of Dick Liddl must have seemed pointless. Without him, we don't fully understand the complex and mendacious nature of the James Gang. He is the landscape upon which the main characters, Jesse, Bob Ford and Charlie Ford, are painted.When there is "action", it is quick, violent, chaotic and short. There are no righteous "shoot 'em ups". Every death is as it is in life: sad, tragic and distressing. The film makers don't glorify it. They build a lot of anxiety with the careful and judicious use of violence. The characters have a lot of problems as it is and you are always reminded that these characters and others like them can be tempted to solve their problems with violence.Contrast this with the pyschological brutality of Jesse James, remarkably portrayed by Brad Pitt. Jesse is like a gun. Every time he is around, you are reminded that things can go very bad. The film makers masterfully portray this mood and explore what it must have been like to have been someone like him, swept by events into the role of leader of a dangerous gang and his inability to deal with it or accomplish much without his brother.There is a lot of confusing and archaic dialogue which I think lends to the authenticity of the film. Several film makers have tried this to varying degrees of success. Again, this takes a little concentration and would seem distracting to the viewer looking for a more typical western. It is a very difficult endeavor to move a viewer to a different time and most films are satisfied with using the cloths of a bygone era as mere backdrop. In this film, you feel the dust, the cold, the hunger and even the saddle sores of that time.This film is disturbing. It doesn't entertain like the Wild Bunch, a classic itself. There are no "white hats" to associate with. There is a narrative in the film that says "theirs was a wandering existence" and so will your experience as the viewer. The minute you start to like a character, he'll do something to remind you of his flawed nature. And this is a story of flawed characters dealing with a subject bigger than themselves. The tragedy is that they are drawn to self-destructive behavior by the agrandizing stories that made them famous to the outside world.The interesting irony to this film is that the critics who dislike the slow pace and complexity do have a spot in this film. The elaborate literature that draws Bob Ford to the life of an outlaw betrays him. The shoot'em up portrayals that so many like (as I do as well) are traps to those who do not understand that they are nothing more than self-absorption, pure egotistical fantasy where the hero wins in the end and evil is beaten. This film reminds you that these struggles are all internal and eternal. And that there is no guarrantee for a happy ending in the physical world.This film reminds me of All the Pretty Horses, The Unforgiven, and Ride with the Devil, although ATPH and RWTD follow a more formulaic hero tale.

Characters, dialogue, and score best ever made

tres satisfait

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Bonjour, très talentueuse interprétation de Brad Pitt et des autres acteurs , de l action et pas mal de longueurs de calme mais sans être lassant a aucuns moments ,une narration de la fin de Jesse James un peu différemment montré que d autres néanmoins bon western qui on abordé ce sujet ! Prenant le temps ici de développer le sentiment de jalousie a son encontre et de divers deuils non fait de toute part, défait allant jusqu au meurtre de Jesse James ! Mort finalement comme il a vécu ! Son et image très bon sur cette édition .tout public , cordialement 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

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