But just right long. Robert Ford, at 19, comes after them begging to be let in; his devotion is so intense that Jesse asks him at one point, "Do you want to be like me, or do you want to be me?". One of the best shot movies ever! I want the mind-dulling 2:40 of my life back. The story is not intricate and the pace is slow, which will make many viewers bored, but what is interesting in the story is the increasing tension build up and the character studies. It moves forward through dialog that is poetic, but increasingly haunting at times. !Roger Deakins is awesome!And the opening train robbery!! A series of cowardly acts in the wake of double-crossings and humiliations ultimately lead to the titular event. There have been plenty of successful Westerns over the past couple of decades, but I'd be hard-pressed to name a single one out that so beautifully and completely re-invents the genre. Fame. for some strong violence and brief sexual references, Few things have earned me more grief from readers than my recent suggestion that in the sport of sex, Capt. Andrew Dominik's The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, is a deliberately paced, stunningly visualized, and emotionally charged exploration of the early development of mass media celebrity in America. Points for cinematography, score & editing. Andrew Dominik is the star, though. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! There is a narration in the style of a turn-of-the-century pulp Western novel. Jesse goes home to his wife (Mary-Louise Parker) and children, and unaccountably invites Robert to visit them. An underrated tense thriller of one of the most complex people in history versus one of the most average. It's been a long time since a film enveloped me in the way Andrew Dominic managed to take me right inside the carriage of the train the characters were robbing on screen. This was a very good movie and I would definitely recommend it but it is 2 hours and 40 minutes with it being slow at times. The most notorious Jesse James introduced crime in a different and modernized way. The lengthy title of the film tells all or at least the official version of the story. The Assassination of Jesse Jamed by the Coward Robert Ford, is one of the longest titles I've ever seen for a film and the movie's run-time follows the same pattern. I can totally see why this is a cult classic. Updated at January 24, 2017 1:02 am. The time reaching ahead of us must be as generous as the landscape unfolding before us. The wonderful portrayal of Jesse James as the dangerous, paranoid killer but also a troubled man weary from the life he's lived and people he's hurt is … From its bloated runtime to its slow, methodical pace, Andrew Dominik's epic tale contains an inner beauty that allows for all the pretensions one seems to associate with it. The development of the characters and the story are wrapped perfectly with superb and perfectly synchronised photography, music and landscapes, making this , in my humble opinion, one of the best pieces of cinematography of the last 20 years. S teeped in the lyrical fatalism of that last great decade for the western, the ‘70s, Andrew Dominik’s The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford owes a debt to myriad spiritual ancestors. Brad Pitt's Jesse James is intense, complex, charming and unhinged. Dominik is unrelenting on his quest to tell the story the way he wants it told, never compromising by cutting scenes or shortening the name so it will fit on theatre marquees. The gang members are like sidemen for Elvis, standing by in subservience, keeping the beat, all except for Frank, who Sam Shepard plays as the insider who understands it all. There are the usual lyrical passages of Jesse playing with his kids and loving his wife, and yet all the time he and the Coward have something deadly going on between them. Opening on the first encounter between Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his eventual killer, Bob Ford (Casey Affleck), it traces the strange and fitful rhythms of their relationship. It's still 1 of my favorite movies of all time. Andrew Dominik's The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, is a deliberately paced, stunningly visualized, and emotionally charged exploration of the early development of mass media celebrity in America. This is by far the best movie I've seen all year. Online reviewers have written 865 reviews, giving The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) an average rating of 73%. Why does Jesse tolerate him? Yeah, this is incredibly long but, the runtime justifies the overall storytelling. Casey Affleck's has officially come into his own. A long, ambitious, fitfully rewarding movie, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is less about the gun-toting outlaws of the 1880s than the filmmaking outlaws of the 1970s. The Western has been mostly in hibernation since the 1970s, but now I sense it stirring in rebirth. Jesse James embodied this larger than life Robinhood figure who was a criminal by the very definition of it and a cold blooded killer when he had to be one, but also by some accounts a committed family man who generously distributed the usurped wealth to the needy. It's timeless so give this movie a chance and you shan't be disappointed. User Ratings Despre legendarul gangster s-au scris nenumarate carti fascinante, in care imaginea lui era idealizata, iar faptele erau prezentate ca o adevarata bravura. Every subtle nuance of this film will haunt you. I have no problem with this. Dominik filmed "Chopper" largely in prison, but here opens up his camera to the far horizons, showing how small a man might feel unless he did something to make his mark. The film riveted my attention for two hours and 40 minutes, and has remained on my mind for several days after my viewing. Still it has some great acting, musical score, cinematography with good directing. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford premiered in New York, September 19, 2007 following previews at the Venice Film Festival & Toronto Film Festival. DVD released February 2008, Warner Home Video, 160 minutes, $27.98. Ford doesn't so much shoot him in the back as have the back presented to him for the purpose. Although centered on one of the iconic legends of the Old West, it is far beyond an updated reincarnation of the Western. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is an absolute masterpiece and a near-flawless film. It's haunting, compelling, thought provoking, (dare I say) conversation inducing - a visual tour-De-force with stunning landscapes, emotive lighting and classic film-making techniques all rolled into one. Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford, The As his gang and legend begin to fragment, train-robber and outlaw Jesse James (Pitt) is a haunted … It's like Cinematic poetry, if there is such a thing. The narration neither detracts or adds to the tone, although there is one bit of bad editing that confused my friend as to whether the narrator was speaking or a man's voice had been dubbed poorly. If Ford is a coward, what does that make James, who led his efficient gang in stagecoach and bank robberies that involved the deaths of unarmed men and women? The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a frustrating film, one that alternates between fleeting moments of greatness and long, … How can a movie be so beautiful yet depressing. "His moodiness modeled him. Growing up in awe of Jesse James (Brad Pitt), Robert Ford (Casey Affleck) finally gets to live out his dream of living side by side with his idol when his brother, Charles (Sam Rockwell) joins the gang. Every now and then, in the realms of western / period dramas a very special film comes along. But that's just a small part of the visceral, assured strength of a film that takes its time unfolding and trusts in the performances of a well rounded, tight, cast. So so beautiful. Yes, it was Brad Pitt who won the award at Venice, and he's competent within the range of his ability - by which I mean I've seen him give performances like this before, and he is improving with age ... but the truly subtle, charismatic and deft performance comes from Casey Affleck - his is an Oscar-worthy performance and key to the emotional success of the film. Great job to ALL. Renault of "Casablanca" plays for both teams. Wow, does this film have style or what? The film riveted my attention for two hours and 40 minutes, and has remained on my mind for several days after my viewing. | I have to admit, looking at some of the other comments here I'm not sure if I and other reviewers saw the same movie. ... Pentru a scrie un review trebuie sa fii autentificat. It's a long-haul: slow-moving, intensely melancholic and sombre, dealing in grey-paletted landscapes and skyscapes, pauses, silences, things unsaid as much as things said. During this time, "There Will Be Blood" came out and I believe "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" got swept under the rug. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 2007 ★★★½ Watched Aug 24 , 2012 demi adejuyigbe’s review published on Letterboxd: A riveting, poetic, masterfully crafted, cinematic experience. In what could be my favorite film name of all-time, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is much more than its superfluous moniker. It has a style more reminiscent of Michelangelo Antonioni than any of the great Western filmmakers. I can't say the movie didn't FEEL two hours and forty minutes long but I never wanted it to end sooner than it did. It is Dominik's second, and has a great deal in common with his good first film, "Chopper" (2001). Few things have earned me more grief from readers than my recent suggestion that in the sport of sex, Capt. The Coward is like a starstruck stalker, something all the gang members recognize. In a quiet parlor one day in Jesse's home, Robert knows, and Jesse knows, and we know, that the time has come. Timeless Season 1 Episode 12 Review: The Assassination of Jesse James Dale McGarrigle at January 24, 2017 12:40 am. This week's video essay is an analysis of Andrew Dominik's 2007 masterpiece The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford. The title of the film "Assassination of Jesse James by Coward Robert Ford" says almost everything about the film, almost. The film beautifully captures the complexities of Ford's obsession mixed with James' paranoia and regret. It's a heartbreaking story of one man trying to be remembered and another knowing a betrayal is quickly coming upon him. It almost feels like Shakesperean. | There is a bizarre anti-mysticism in Jesse James bringing on his own death, like some parody-version of Thomas More or Thomas Becket. Fantastic performance! Renault of ", HBO's Painting with John is a Magnetic Celebration of Arts and Artists, The Nostalgia of Epix's Bridge and Tunnel is Filled with Wrong Turns, The Sister Sacrifices Logic, Tension as Its Twists Unravel, Visions of Friendship: Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin on The Climb. But what it doesn't say is that Jesse James gets assassinated or murdered more than once. I was reluctant to watch an almost three hour western but was very curious, especially because of the cast. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. This is 20 minutes shorter than writer/director Andrew Dominik’s original cut, but 40 minutes longer than it needs to be. Gun violence, rude language. Maybe the time was spent because no one would distribute it without changes, and if that is so, I'm glad to have waited for its introduction. It is a long movie. The gang members are Jesse's older brother Frank (Sam Shepard), the Coward's older brother Charley Ford (Sam Rockwell), Jesse's cousin Wood Hite (Jeremy Renner) and the outlaw Dick Liddil (Paul Schneider). The cast is uniformly brilliant. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Nick Cave, Warren Ellis on AllMusic - 2007 - Nick Cave, heretofore best known for his work… We have a program to register the most-read reviews on my Web site, and for the month of September the overwhelming leader was not "Eastern Promises," not "Shoot 'em up," not "The Brave One," but "3:10 to Yuma." One of the most amazing movies I have ever seen. This is not a tale of excess or young guns, but instead one of paranoia, suspicion, friendship, and betrayal from all sides. ccording to Wikipedia, it took almost two years to edit “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” and it’s still two hours and 40 minutes long. But it's also not averse to close-ups. The soundtrack is impeccable and sublime. Side 1 is great, Side 2 right from the get-go has static-like noise which persists pretty badly through track 1, and then is somewhat diminished but prevalent more or less throughout the rest of the side. Still, it's been critically successful, and it address questions pertinent to today's society. Slowly the film builds a tension and knowing dissension towards the inevitable downfall of Mr. James. The film even seems to have been languishing in the doldrums for over a year before finally seeing the light of day. Asasinarea lui Jesse James de către lașul Robert Ford. I was surprised I'd not heard more about it. And yet there’s something particularly modern about its approach to the doomed relationship between infamous bank robber and murderer Jesse James and his Judas-like accomplice Robert Ford. The character of Robert Ford is marvellously played by Casey Affleck, a pathetic character that both repells and makes you feel compassionate, his gradual shift from awe to resentment to Jesse is subtle and in line with the above mentioned tension. Brad Pitt is impecable, the best performance I have seen from him. The film runs at almost three hours, but never looses your attention for one second. There are things about men, horses and horizons that are uniquely suited to the wide screen. Honestly, I'm glad I finally saw this. It has some of the well-worn themes of Westerns, such as the creation of Western myth vs. the cold, harsh realities. But for some reason, it never feels like anything else I've ever seen. The last thing the world "needs" is another typical, gun slinging western. Read full review The film in so much of its glory has both positive and negative components that make this an uneasy experience at the movies. Now, this perception may or may not be tenable, but it certainly appeals to a primal aspect of most human beings who strive for that contradiction of winning, ruthlessness, courage and fame, yet want this image of kindness, generosity and some inherent sense of righteousness. I guess I just enjoyed the time I got to spend watching these characters for the full running time. Exactly the way one would expect an outlaw to act when they have everything in the world to hide. I was glued to my seat. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 American epic revisionist Western film written and directed by Andrew Dominik.Adapted from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same title, the film dramatizes the relationship between Jesse James and Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), focusing on the events that lead up to the titular killing. 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