Movie Review: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Phew, say that title three times in a row with out messing up! From here on out I will call it Assassination of Jesse James. Nominated for two Oscars, cinematography and best supporting actor Casey Affleck, this movie is a beast in length and in story. A whole lot of character development and some really cool scene effects.
This epic two hour and forty minute flick is about the events and people that are involved with those events that lead up to the assassination of the great Jesse James. Brad Pitt is always studdly and plays the character of Jesse James. Another great performance by Casey Affleck who plays Robert Ford.
Robert Ford has always wanted to be part of the James Gang, and all through out his life he read the books about the adventures of Jesse James. He knew everything about the guy, almost scary. He finally got the chance too, one evening with a bunch of other guys, the job was to stop a train and rob everyone on it. This would be the James brothers last job before going away forever.
A few weeks after the job some of the guys who helped Jesse begin to be round up by police. While this was happening Jesse got wind of someone possibly turning him in for the reward. Jesse goes around to all the member's houses and tries to figure out whats happening, killing some along the way.
Eventually the police get to Robert and Charley Ford and strike a deal to get Jesse. For a few weeks the brothers befriend Jesse and actually live in his house with his family, planning on robbing a bank. Jesse in the mean time is seeming to go crazy whilst the Ford boys are scared that any minute Jesse will find out their true meaning. Eventually Jesse does find out and leads to what the title of the movie says, his assassination.
Assassination of Jesse James is a very long movie, so prepare yourself for that. To me it didn't seem bad because I knew Jesse was going to die, I wanted to see what leads up to it and how it actually happens. When it does happen it is quiet sad, the tone of the movie and music shift and provide for a great ending. All through out the movie Hugh Ross' voice would come in as a narrator while the scene goes to a blur and a violin begins to play. (Watch the beginning of the trailer to see.) This was really cool and really eerie at the same time. If you expect action packed mayhem, this movie isn't for you. If you want an engaging deep story, then by all means pick this movie up.
8/10
This epic two hour and forty minute flick is about the events and people that are involved with those events that lead up to the assassination of the great Jesse James. Brad Pitt is always studdly and plays the character of Jesse James. Another great performance by Casey Affleck who plays Robert Ford.
Robert Ford has always wanted to be part of the James Gang, and all through out his life he read the books about the adventures of Jesse James. He knew everything about the guy, almost scary. He finally got the chance too, one evening with a bunch of other guys, the job was to stop a train and rob everyone on it. This would be the James brothers last job before going away forever.
A few weeks after the job some of the guys who helped Jesse begin to be round up by police. While this was happening Jesse got wind of someone possibly turning him in for the reward. Jesse goes around to all the member's houses and tries to figure out whats happening, killing some along the way.
Eventually the police get to Robert and Charley Ford and strike a deal to get Jesse. For a few weeks the brothers befriend Jesse and actually live in his house with his family, planning on robbing a bank. Jesse in the mean time is seeming to go crazy whilst the Ford boys are scared that any minute Jesse will find out their true meaning. Eventually Jesse does find out and leads to what the title of the movie says, his assassination.
Assassination of Jesse James is a very long movie, so prepare yourself for that. To me it didn't seem bad because I knew Jesse was going to die, I wanted to see what leads up to it and how it actually happens. When it does happen it is quiet sad, the tone of the movie and music shift and provide for a great ending. All through out the movie Hugh Ross' voice would come in as a narrator while the scene goes to a blur and a violin begins to play. (Watch the beginning of the trailer to see.) This was really cool and really eerie at the same time. If you expect action packed mayhem, this movie isn't for you. If you want an engaging deep story, then by all means pick this movie up.
8/10