This is a western movie steeped in the traditions of New Mexico. The movie is adapted from a short story by Elmore Leonard. The opening scene is where Dan Evans, played by Christian Bale, is awakened in the night by noises in his ranch yard. When he gets to the window he sees his barn [...]
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Movie Review: Open Range
April 29, 2009 – 8:00 pm
An excellent realistic western set in 1882. The story really begins with the introduction of a natural event, a serious rainstorm, and how it changed people’s lives. The rain continued to move and guide the movie with each successive rainstorm. Boss Spearman is the character that moves the story, played by Robert Duval, the ultimate [...]
