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Release date: 2023-01-06 $14.99

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1. Simplistic and predictable - Character development is weak and contrived Acting is sub par with a couple of decent monologues. All characters, with the exception of Cage’s nemesis are wildly inconsistent. Even supporting actors were inconsistent from a weak stupid sidekick in one scene to a “if you see him, put a bullet in him” tough guys in the next. The main characters were supposed to be emotionless however varied throughout the movie based on the scenes from cold hearted emotionless to emotional wrecks. The only interesting part was the end with the twist on the money for the Marshall and the daughter of Cage. But even that was a borrowed trope. Watch Shane instead. Glad it was just a rental.
2023-02-25

2. Washed Up Nick! - Nick Cage, Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal… these guys can’t make a good movie these days if their paychecks depended on it. Their characters only change clothes for each new movie, same old bad acting and plots. And I would expect to pay . to purchase a blockbuster movie, but this regurgitated Hollywood script wants .?? Have they lost their minds. Save your money and buy $. movies, you will probably get at least movies better than this one. If you want a western featuring an old guy and a young girl, buy News of the World with Tom Hanks, an actor that knows how to make a movie.
2023-01-20

3. Not that Good - Ever since Old Henry came out, it seems like there has been an attempt to make another good Western. This failed. The story takes a bit from Unforgiven, and the changes made do not make it any better. The daughter was perhaps the best part of the movie, but even that was ruined by a ridiculous subplot hinting at genetic sociopathy. This whole subplot that was added to didn’t provide any depth for Cage’s character, and just made the little girl kind of creepy in the end. It might have been a better movie had they just followed all the old tropes and just ripped off the best parts of these other Westerns.
2023-01-17

Release date: 2015-12-25 Genre:Drama $4.99

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1. Fantastic. I don’t understand the negative reviews - Although “based on actual historical events ” it is nonetheless historical fiction. There were a few continuity errors (the horses were not in winter coat, for example) but the costumes and, most importantly for me, the armament, were period-correct. Those who did not like the movie probably have little knowledge or interest in The American Fur Trade Era, and were put off by the storyline. But as an avid history buff with some knowledge of weapons of the period, I enjoyed it immensely. The acting was absolutely fantastic, and I loved every minute of this movie.
2021-12-30

2. Amazing story of survival - Just filming this movie would have been brutal. Rated R lots of blood, some language, rape scene, etc ... just plan brutal. The circumstances were warfare and survival. But some how a really good movie! Kept my attention the whole way. Didn’t feel like a revenge movie per say. Never give up keep fighting for the next breath.
2020-01-03

3. To much detail - I think this movie was good, considering the fact it was so gory and had so much blood, probably had a little to much detail in the bear scene, but I will compliment on the fact that they made it seem so real so round of applause to that. But ya probably had a little to much detail so, if you not the kind of person who likes really gory movies, this is not the type of movie to watch then
2018-08-01

4. A Lot Of Work And Knowhow Went Into This - I know little about Yellowstone but I've been there in winter and I kept asking myself: how do you swim and float on a log in snow and icewater for a half hour? Why are people's hands always bare? How does a tiny fire keep you warm? How does a musket turn into a semi-automatic? I liked the snow hut. Anyway, it took me a couple of days to watch because it dragged. Leo is a great actor-I guess he ate buffalo liver and whatever sineau to make the film seem real, and to get an Oscar.
2018-04-02

5. Great acting - This movie is one of a kind for its great acting and cinematography. The only down side is the amount of land scape shots that make the movie longer than it needs to be. On the other hand a good side about this movie is how they turn a boring story that is in a history text book and turn it into an action pact western.
2017-08-20

6. Amazing filmmaking, hard to watch - This film is beautiful, powerful and tells its story in an incredibly effective manner, but I never want to see it again. It was too much for me. I was literally bawling for parts of it, and horrified for most of the film. Kudos for the talent involved but holy s%t.
2017-06-16

7. Amazing! - Where to begin?! This movie is amazing! I've heard people complain about the lack of dialogue; however, that makes this movie that much better IMO! The places where the movie is filmed are stunning! There are no strained or "phony" relationships here; each actor really played their parts well! You become immersed in this sweeping epic of revenge! This has become one of my all-time favorite movies! The soundtracks, the landscapes, the tale of survival and revenge, the unorthodox style of filming really are incredible! Amazing!
2017-06-08

Release date: 1974-02-07 Genre:Comedy $14.99

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1. Hailrious and very well intended - Blazing Saddles looks fake as anything but this movie is so funny that's it's a warner bros mistake. Sure Blazing Saddles is racist and very offenisve but it bascially works like this. I love all the jokes and well written characters that are intersesting to look it. I enjoyed this spoof movie in the end you think that this movie is builttproof and very well-written.
2020-06-18

2. Politic Correct is BS ! - If you are tired of political correctness, ie you have a sense of humor, then this is the movie for you. It was made for men and women with guts. It pokes holes in the sacred cows of liberalism. How much better would it have been if they left in the “real zingers” that they allegedly took out? If you can’t laugh at it this movie then you are a meow meow.
2018-12-05

3. What about Young Frankenstein?! - Blazing Saddles is a great movie and all, but what about Young Frankenstein? Doesn’t it deserve to be on iTunes and have a full-length motion picture soundtrack? ESPECIALLY, when it’s years since its initial release? What? Is Mel Brooks or th Century Fox waiting another years for its th anniversary? And, even more, are they gonna give John Morris his proper due for composing the soundtrack? Come on!!! I’m not only one thinking about this, right?
2017-10-25

4. Blazing Great! - Priceless. That’s all I got to say. We open with a nice Western ballad, followed by the craziest Western film ever made. Basically, Attorney General Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman) wants to destroy a small town named Rock Ridge. To get the town out of his way, he decides to appoint a black sheriff to said town because people would chase him out (it was ) because they’d be offended by him. So he sends Bart (Cleavon Little) a railroad worker he decided not to have hung in order to achieve this. Bart’s rejected by the town as Lemarr and Governor Le Petomane (Mel Brooks) predicted, but after Bart meets the “Waco Kid,” (Gene Wilder) they work together to get the townsfolk (aka, the Johnson family) to save the town in one of the most wild, wildly hilarious, high flying ist, rootin-tootin Westerns ever made, thanks to Mel Brooks’ sense of humor, turning the genre on its head like he would with sci-fi in Spaceballs years later, and of course, breaking the fourth wall, a part of which brings up my only problem I can’t discuss without spoilers. Bart and “Waco Kid” prove to be a dynamic duo who clearly don’t take anything seriously in this unserious world they create. Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder make for hilarious comedy that doesn’t even have to play the race card (much). They do their bits and become best friends in a semi-believable manner in this fast paced comedy that doesn’t need to be perfectly coherent. The soundtrack also sets the hilarious mood with John Morris’ zippy tunes that stay true to the Western genre. The humor was highly controversial in theory, but hilarious in practice. Don’t try these words at home or out in the streets, or anywhere except if you’re watching this movie and are saying it in anticipation of hearing the line. If you take out the offensive stuff, you won’t have a movie, this stuff is comedy gold. It’s meant to be offensive, it’s to make fun of how brutal the Wild West really was, and how it was glorified in Westerns of old. So heads up: there are a lot of slurs and a few swears here and there, so you probably didn’t come across this channel surfing, or if you did, then the point was lost. Anyway, Blazing Saddles, hilarious comedy, check it out, now if you’ll excuse me, I got a review to read within this review.
2017-06-03

5. one of the worst comedies of all time - i watch this movie and was realy excited to see it because i heard it's one of the best. i was not impresse d. the best movie of all time is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Blazing saddles sucked, it wasnt even that funny. i laughed probeley twice. dont wast your money.
2015-12-11

6. Masterpiece - One of the best movies I have ever had the pleasure of laughing at. Blazing Saddles could not be made today, with everyone so sensitive about things in the world today, a movie like this would have endured criticisim. But, I as an African American, can see the humor in it and can take it for what it is, comedy gold.
2014-09-04

7. "What In The Wide Wide World Of Sports Is A-Goin - I love this movie. It has all the right jokes that make viewers fall out of their seats laughing their heads off every time they watch it. From scenes such as the "Camptown Ladies," "The Sheriff Is Near," "Excuse Me While I Whip This Out," "Candygram For Mongo," "Where's My Froggy?," "The French Mistake," and who could forget the farting cowboy scene. Bottom line, there will be something for everyone in this classic film.
2012-10-20

8. Blazing Saddles - I saw this several times in the theaters and drive-ins in . Then, it was one of the first three or four movies I bought on video tape when I got my first VCR (Betamax). Outrageously crude, rude and socially unacceptable yet, it's the funniest movie ever made. (Airplane is a close second in my view.) It's true it can be construed as quite racist and politically incorrect by today's standards (even by yesterday's standards--to a degree) but the biggest joke is that Bart is the smartest person in the film. The only thing iTunes could add to make this better is the 'th Anniversary Edition which has remastered video and an outstanding Dolby Digital . ("stereo") soundtrack (the original was only in mono)--it's dramatically better all around. But regardless, a great purchase.
2009-07-26

9. Mel Brooks: Funny - Mel Brooks is a comedy genius, a MUSICAL comedy genius. The jokes are fresh, the laughs remain after over years and the viewer walks away satisfied. The humor oscillates wildly between low, mid and high brow matches the lively pace of the movie. Great for later laughs too. Highly Recommend.
2009-03-24

10. mel brooks is the man - loved this movie cant watch it enough, not a movie to watch on tv though, like most movies thanks to the FCC, it cuts it horribly you miss most of the jokes and if you havnt seen it before youll probly still know wat they said, in all though it was a hilarious movie couldnt have though of any way to make it better absolutely genius much like robin hood men in tights and young frankenstein, just cant stop watchin mel brooks movies, highly recommend this movie and his other movies to anyone
2009-02-25

Release date: 1993-12-24 $17.99

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1. The Quintessential American Western - The characters and pacing of this movie are excellent. This is one of my all-time favorite westerns. Val Kilmer, as Doc Holiday, is brilliant. Strong villains, also make this a compelling story. You will not be disappointed with this movie if you are a fan of western movies… Definitely a crowdpleaser.
2022-11-19

2. A charismatic & unforgettable Western - This movie is an instant classic! Took me a long time to actually watch it after being really into Westerns. This movie features a terrific cast, memorable lines, a good plot and great sets. The real charmer of this movie was definitely Val Kilmer for me. He really stole every scene he was in as the famous Doc Holliday along side Kurt Russell’s featured figure, Wyatt Earp. I would not have purchased this movie digitally or physically on Blu-ray if I didn’t love it.
2021-10-08

3. Historically Accurate & Amazing Performances, Amazing Film - First off, many of the characters that the main personalities of the movie introduce you to are indeed historically real & accurate accounts. Ed Bailey, Milt Joyce (whom Doc Holliday had quarreled with & ended up stabbing Mr. Joyce & was later tried for “Attempted Murder”), needless to say did not get along. Other characters such as John Behan had tried to gain Wyatt Earps friendship and/or approval was spurned by Earp thus making him an enemy & caused him to align with the “Cowboys”. Villains such as Curly Bill Brocius indeed had the true “Shotgun Duel”, with Wyatt Earp. Henry Hooker, the local area rancher & cattleman did indeed offer sanctuary to Doc Holliday when his condition had worsened. The only unsubstantiated claim is the shootout between Johnny Ringo & Doc Holliday. However when found, Ringo had his Colt drawn, shot fired & lay dead at the base of a large tree with a single shot to the head. The speculation was then & now that Doc Holliday was in fact the only man that possessed the speed to which could in fact beat Ringo in a straight up “Gunfight”. However evidence shows that Holliday had been in court around the time the supposed gunfight had taken place. To add further questions, there was a considerable amount of time afterwards that no one could account for the whereabouts of Doc. So yes, it was maybe a liberty or indulgence on the directors part, but what a wonderful indulgence to add to the film. It is so well done, including the often strange & unconventional love affair between Earp & Josephine Marcus from Doc & “Big Nose Kate”, the prostitute, it truly tells the often complicated life of the men & women that were more than characters in the famous shootout at the O.K. Corral. If you enjoy the western genre at all you owe it to yourself to watch Tombstone at least once & learn about real men of action & the lengths they’d go to, to uphold the law. A little known fact about the movie Tombstone was that Val Kilmer’s performance of John Henry “Doc” Holliday was so well received the studio toyed with the idea of making a movie that told the story of the early years of Doc Holliday, to be named simply “Doc”, but ultimately was never done. Also a bit of trivia; as Doc Holliday liked to state that “He’d be your Huckleberry”, several times throughout the film. In those days the handle or “Huckle”, as it was known & men that were selected to carry the coffin of the deceased were known as “Bearers”. So it would be shortened to “Huckleberry”, meaning “he’d be all to happy to put you in your coffin, ahead of schedule”, if need be! Enjoy!
2021-09-23

4. Deceptively Great! - Why deceptively great? Because as wonderful as Val Kilmer is, he is allowed to shine by one of the best casts in movie history! Russel’s deadpan delivery (very much like how Earp was seen by those who knew him), allows for scene stealing from many of the cast. Elliot, Paxton, Booth, Biehn, Heston, Lang, Priestly, and Zane each are absolutely great in their performances! Along with Robert Mitchum’s voice over, and Charlton Heston’s presence, this film achieves a pedigree not achieved by most westerns from the s, s, and beyond. Though not % historically accurate, this film is more accurate than it’s ‘Wyatt Earp’ predecessors! By far! Even the death of Ringo is one of the possibilities that some historians hold too, rather than him just committing suicide. PS- Russell should have gotten best director for his work, since for all intents and purposes he secretly directed this truly great film!
2020-04-09

5. New favorite movie! - Hands down best movie ever! It’s definitely a must see and it has a amazing music score to go with it! Maybe one day the soundtrack will be available on iTunes as well....? Either way, if you haven’t seen it, I’d suggest you see it at least once! I saw it twice in hours... Why are you still reading this? Go watch!
2019-09-07

6. Hollywood nonsense - fairly entertaining - Russell turns in the very best Wyatt Earp ever seen, before or since. Kilmer and Biehn are great and Elliot does a good job playing himself. As for the story, it touches on the truth now and then but a lot of it is nonsense (In truth, Earp had actually conducted business with Ike Clanton, a local rancher. Clanton wasn't just some vagabond. And Holliday was not "back in town," as he'd never before been there.). The movie is a string of cliches, far too "Hollywood" throughout, and often silly - such as the good guys celebrating a victory by shaking hands at a full gallop, or when things magically turns into a prolonged class reunion, or when the hero trots out such silly lines as jerking a "smoke wagon" and getting to work. The whole thing is held together by the riveting performance of Kurt Russell, with Michael Biehn's Johnny Ringo being just as impressive. One can't help but to compare this movie to the film Wyatt Earp. For my money, they should have replaced Costner with Russell and tossed Tombstone into the trash. Tombstone is decent entertainment, but it is Hollywood.
2019-08-18

7. Still the best!!! - You can't claim to be a movie buff without having seen Tombstone. I've loved this movie from the first time I saw it. The casting is perhaps the best I've ever seen. It's amazing how each actor truly transform into their character, as if each actor were handpicked by the real life person each portrays. They make this movie bigger than the screen! Also, I would bet that this movie contains more memorable "one-liners" than any other in its genre.
2018-05-10

8. Best Western of My Generation - I grew up watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. I love Rio Bravo and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Those westerns are classics but they belong to my father and his fellow Baby-boomers. This is my western! Hands down Val Kilmer's best and most memorable performance. I can watch this movie over and over again.
2017-04-24

9. Best movie ever but why cant we have it on HD? - This is an all time best western film that depicts the real life story of the town of Tombstone Arizona. But for this price and not get a HD version is not only a rip off but a slap on the face to the fan base of this great movie. iTunes needs to release the HD version for this price!!!
2013-10-28

Release date: 2016-09-23 $14.99

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1. You get what you want - I’ve seen reviews very negative, always comparing the old movie to this one. Guys, this is not how I see the great art of movie: it makes you travel and takes your spirit somewhere else. I do not want to compare the « versions ». I loved both of them, different but still very good in many points. So, don’t cry on the forgotten past, just enjoy the time you have. And, as usual, Denzel Washington proves He is the best actor on the surface of this planet. Thx, Mr Washington.
2021-04-12

2. A descent but intentional remake done sideways - I went to go see The Magficient Seven remake with a lot of thoughts on my mind can i like this newly rendered western brought back because you know what Western movies are dead. This remake dosen't count it's descent and very loud and Denzel Washington delivers!
2020-06-16

3. HONESTLY... - Many say this movie disappoints in reaching the heights of the original. Yes, the original is a classic that will never be forgotten. But this one, is something else. Whereas the original provided a complex moral tale, this film simplifies the story to a classic Good vs. Evil standoff. But what this film truly brings is who the characters are. Are they flashy? Are they heroic? Are they the bona fide superheroes? No. They are flawed, drifting stray dogs; they are the outcasts of their kind. The poetry in the last guys you'd expect saving a town, suddenly laying down their lives for a selfless cause, is cause enough for this movie to succeed. It is a story of hope, justice, and brotherhood. There are moments that cause disbelief, but the original did too, believe me. No film is perfect. But the heart of the story is essential, and the heart of this one inspires selflessness. The cast is great, the pacing is great, the villain is slimy, the action is entertaining, and the story is poetic. This is a western that does what westerns did best; serve as well done parables. Well done indeed.
2017-09-18

4. Note even worth cent rental - One of the worst movies I have ever watched. Couldn't hold a candle to the original. Even though I didn't expect it to match the original M it was just down right poor. Terrible acting, terrible script, everyone getting shot with guns and arrows times and still not dying. Denzel, how could you be involved with such a poor movie ???
2017-06-19

5. Magnificent Seven ' - A Disjointed catastrophe of a movie that reeks of cliche westerns where the director did a disservice to talented actors. A director who had limited knowledge of the western frontier invoking his fantasy view of the 's rather than seeking a realistic portrayal of a great fictional story. I want my hours back. Where can I can my hours back. Denzel's Washington's overzealous performance was most disappointing.
2017-05-28

6. Movie might be good! - I'm rating the iTunes Store. I rented the movie but couldn't watch it because it was going to take hours, then hours, finally hours to download even at p. Others I've watched nearly immediately on the same router and network. At this rate I may not live long enough to watch it.
2017-05-28

7. I enjoyed it! - Not comparing this movie to anything else and going in with no expectations what so ever; I enjoyed the movie. To me the violence was realistic (as one can imagine the untamed west to be) but not so over the top you are covering your eyes. There is light humor, although I will say a time or two it was poorly placed. But seriously, if you just want a Western for simple entertainment this is a classic story.
2017-02-05

8. Excellent - So to all those that have given this movie bad reviews are morons! This movie was excellent. I love westerns and I really wasn't too sure about this one. I was highly impressed. It's a must see. Decide for yourself. But this is far from boring and far from having any bad acting. Someone mentioned the rating in their review. They were a bit extreme about it but it is borderline rated R with violence.
2017-01-29

9. Not very good movie - There was no depth to the story or the characters. The movie was so bland, so plain, so average, so boring. It was very cliche and unoriginal. I lost interest about minutes in, and I didn't care for one character. The story and script were poorly written, and the movie too short. There was so much potential here, what a shame. Why remake such a great movie if your not going to aim to make it better. If I could, I would give he movie . stars instead of .
2017-01-20

10. Disappointment - Well, there are worse westerns out there, but given the quality cast and the unbeatable source material this missed the mark. Honestly, even from a nostalgia perspective they borrowed a few lines from the original, but did not even play the theme anywhere in the actual movie. It does not in anyway feel like the Magnificent Seven. It's just a moderately good western with great actors, a mediocre script, and no passion for the original. It is also nowhere near as fun as western as Silverado. It's just average.
2017-01-20

Release date: 2021-10-01 $10.99

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1. Not a western, but a tribute! - If you squint long enough, you might start to look like the titular character. But you also might start to see an original spin on the Old-West drama that may be the best in a decade. This is not a Michael Bay testosterone flick, and, out of generosity, I’ll call the pace “considered”—but it serves-up tension so subtly, that as you’re drawn into Henry’s story, it starts to feel like a half-thriller in a manner reminiscent of that frontier-masterpiece, “Unforgiven.” Yes… some of the plot lines are predictable… but if you’re watching a Western without expecting at least a little of this, you’re off-genre. Instead, Old Henry offers you a new, slightly unexpected, way to connect to the myth of the frontier and the outlaw, and does so without ever over-reaching or underselling the idea.
2022-03-04

2. A don't miss Western - reminds me of Clint Eastwood films - I rented this movie having never heard of it based on Rotten Tomato score of . Wow. It was excellent. The entire cast was very convincing and Tim Blake Nelson deserved a Best Actor nomination. Twist at the end that made the film even better. I think the movie did not do as well as it should have at the box office because of the title and lack of publicity (at least in my market) but hopefully has done well on video on demand as it is truly a great movie.
2022-02-19

3. Great Western - As a youth I was enamoured with stories of the Ol' West. As a teen, I read (book! pre-internet) as much as I could regarding tales of William H Bonney aka Henry McCarty aka Billy the Kid. The movie is a tale acted out by just a few men who seemed to take pride in the story they were telling. No truths were actually proven here, uet the viewer decides on what they believe. A simple story for a simpler time. I was fortunate enough to see this for $. rental, but I would have gladly paid $ to rent and possibly $ to own. It was great to watch on a cold cold early early morning with the fireplace on. Enjoy, as I did immensily.
2022-02-15

4. Good Story, Rendered Badly - I'm not sure what all the fuss is over this movie. stars? Hardly. at best for the nice twist at the end, but that's it. The story wasn't awful, even though it dragged on at first. What makes it suffer is the unlikable actors they chose. Tim Blake Nelson? Seriously? Why in the world they picked this goofball of a nerd to play the lead, I'll never know. Not to mention, his acting was robotic and unconvincing to me. I'm sorry, but he's forever going to be Delmer from O Brother Where Art Thou. That kind of role is what he's best at. Also, Stephen Dorff was your predicable villan, as usual. You know how it's all going to pan out; what he's going to say and do before it happens. It's a decent rental, but I wouldn't buy it or watch it again.
2022-01-28

5. Absolutely Superb - As a western aficionado I found this film to be sublime. The carefully constructed cast was not overpopulated with unnecessary actors. I have watched this film over times and uncover something unique about this film during each viewing. I was surprised at the poetic writing for each character. I could go on for days. This is must watch for fathers and sons. Really well done! - JAHLION
2022-01-27

6. Awesome - Very solid movie. I’m not even a fan of westerns, but this had my attention from beginning to end. Didn’t feel like there was any over dramatized dialogue or scenes. They kept it straight to the point with great delivery. There’s a tiny hint of “ no country for old men” to it, but definitely not a copy cat.
2021-12-26

7. Modern Day Twin - Tim resembles Mr McCarty in statue and face shape so much as to add value to this story. The tin type photo that everyone uses and the one used in the movie shows McCarty to be right handed but I once read that the tin type wa actually reversed and Billy the Kid was left handed. A lot of storys as to what really happened that night in Fort Sumner have changed and been left to interpetations over the years. Accolades to the acting , the story and the set production for taking us back in time
2021-12-23

8. Old Henry - I love this western, the old Henry was perfect in this film! Such a twist in the end! It was by far the very best western movie I’ve seen in years. Thanks for making it available to rent and when the price comes down I will buy it for my collection! Tim Blake Nelson is one of my very favorite actors and was the reason I rented it!! He didn’t disappoint me. He was perfect in the role! Judy Hinton
2021-12-10

9. Wow- should be stars - wonderful movie - Great move with an even better twist. I can usually see some of the plots and twists coming which doesn’t ruin the movie for me but doesn’t give me a wow factor either. This movie did both! I skipped the reviews and settled in for hopefully a good western and what I got was an epic western that left me wanting more. Well done!!! I am a fan!
2021-12-06

Release date: 2015-12-25 Genre:Action & Adventure $12.99

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1. Turns Into Gross Zombie Movie - First half of the movie is passable, if only a bit boring. Halfway through everyone starts vomiting on each other and it gets gross. Also, watching this I concluded that the writer/director of this tripe is actually a hateful and bigoted person. Seriously disturbing movie, and not for the reasons it wants to be.
2022-01-02

2. Eh... but the look is awesome. - This is one of those that I would call a “film.” Purely a Tarantino attempt to get the nod from the non drug addict Hollywood as an “artist.” Slow, very slow. It was shot on film and in amazing film stock, so the look is amazing, but you’ll have to be happy about that because once they get inside, they never leave the room. I don’t remember how long it was, it drug on, and on, and on. I think they got tired of it on the cutting floor and just released it before it was minutes long. If you take anything from this, don’t waste your money on this.
2020-12-20

3. Highly entertaining - People seem to love this movie, I personally find it highly entertaining. The setting and characters are a new twist on the period... usually it’s highfalutin characters. These guys may have been ripped out of today, life probably wasn’t as different back then as we seem to think. Wondering who’s working with who and what’s going to happen is reminiscent of Reservoir Dogs, another Tarantino film. The dialogue is great, and there are many funny parts. It’s meant to be suspenseful, violent, absurd and entertaining. I found it to be all of the above, in good ways. Kurt Russel and Sam Jackson are highlights, and I thought Walton Goggins carried the last part of the film. Take it or leave it, but I loved it.
2020-09-12

4. The Unbelievable Eight. - Started out as a interesting movie with good actors, good plot, great cinematography. As the movie progressed, it became more and more unbelievable and degenerated into just a gore movie. Loved the explosive bloody vomit scenes....not! As if this is the way any kind of poison really works. You’d be better off watching Texas Chainsaw Massacre. At least you know what your getting. This over the top ending ruined an otherwise good movie. One other thing....Samuel Jackson as a black, post civil war bounty hunter! There must have been a lot of those.
2020-06-12

5. Rip off of Reservoir Dogs!!! - This is basically the same movie as Reservoir Dogs plot without being done nearly as well. Tarantino’s talent inkwell has dried up since & Kill Bill . He needs to go back to non-linear stories. That’s his meal ticket & can turn nearly any script into an at least average experience. Maybe he needs Roger Avary for his last movie. Please give us nonlinear again. Only True Romance was done well & Tony Scott directed it.
2019-01-12

6. Amazing movie - After viewing a few times, this has become one of my favorite movies. I was surprised by the negative reviews. The is a post civil war era movie, and you need to accept how different social climates were in the late ’s. The movie is mainly set in a single location, which is similar to stage plays to help you focus on the story and the characters. There is a lot of dialogue and character building, I didn’t feel that it was slow, but it’s not an action film. If you are easily bored, it’s not for you. I really enjoyed the story, it has a nice twist. The characters and Kurt Russell and Samuel L. Jackson were wonderful.
2019-01-05

7. Amazing - I don’t know what the big fuss is, this movie is amazing. I will admit, it’s got some pretty slow parts that really don’t need to be in their. But then again if you think about it, Tarantino tried to make this movie roadshow style. In which those kind of movies were REALLY long. Jennifer Jason Leigh in my opinion stole the movie. She was amazing and really funny at some parts. Overall good. If you can handle an almost hour movie, watch this, you won’t regret it.
2018-07-29

8. Critic Claudia Puig Had It Right - Puig was correct: fits better as a play than as a movie. Terribly offensive stuff. Brain freezingly slow during the first half, then gory as hell but a mystery you want to solve during the last third. Hated the music except during the credits-that was a good pick. A lot like Resivoir Dogs, even some of the same actors.
2018-03-11

9. I dont know what others are talking abt..... - This movie is one of the best, if you find it boaring, then consider giving up watching crime/ thriller genre and start watching nickelodean from now on..and it includes all the apple users who gave this movie bad reviews.. really guys? Boaring, slow, snoozefest...really? It has all the ingredients that a movie should have gore, dialouges, cinematography, music, storytelling. /.
2017-07-23

10. Waste of Time & Money - I wasted my time and money on this movie, don't waste yours. It had the potential to be clever (even with the excessive and uncessary vulgarities - and I'm not a prude), but was sophmoric at best. You will be better entertained with a movie like "What about Bob" or "Honey I Shrunk the kids" than this cinematic seizure.
2016-12-28

11. Goes down like a bad wine... - Have you ever had a meal that just on the verge of being good? The aroma was amazing, the presentation was fantastic, the components all fit together extremely well, but it just wasn't right. You ate that meal and felt disappointed at the end didn't you? That is what this movie is. The actors and acting are world class. The setting and filming are top notch. The overall presentation...not so much. I want to like this movie. I just can't. It's like it was originally a play that was filmed as a movie in the style of a play that was never any good to begin with and the director improved upon it however it is his entirely and the whole of the blame is on his shoulders.
2016-10-02

12. Worst movie I've ever seen in my life - With such a talented cast, I expected an entertaining, well crafted, well acted movie. What I saw was a beyond disappointing. The actors did played their parts but the story and script were so unabashedly horrible that it overshadows any acting skill. I would chose to watch literally ANY other movie ever made than waste any more time on this garbage.
2016-08-31

13. Classic movie - Everyone who's complaining about the movie being too slow and too talky are stupid. Seriously, my friend who has ADHD was able to sit through the movie just fine and he thought the movie was awesome!!! It's a dialogue driven movie. In movies, they use things called words. You know what words are right? The thing we use to communicate with. Seriously people. People who are complaining about it being too gory and too profanity-laced, shouldn't be seeing Tarantino movies. I understand that not everyone like Tarantino movies, but if you don't like his movies, then just DONT WATCH THEM. It's that simple. It takes a certain intellect to understand his movies, and I understand that intellect is what a lot of people lack. His movies are better than a lot of the crap movies out there today. Not his best film, but definitely ranks up with some of his best. Great cinematography, score, dialogue, plot, and acting. It's slow in some parts, but like I said, my friend who has severe ADHD handled it just fine. Don't listen to the haters
2016-08-30

14. great film - This is a great movie especially if you like Tarantino films. Yes its not action packed like Kill Bill, but there is action, the characters are great, the actors are great, and the dialouge is great. I think that people who give this bad reviews are people who have to think. It's hard for them, its difficult and thats ok. We all have deficits. This is classic Tarantino.
2016-08-18

15. Tarantino Classic! - If you enjoy movies filled with stereotypes, hate, over the top violence, over the top blood & gore, racism and the twist at the end that doesn't work, this is the movie for you. For everyone else, looking for entertainment, skip this movie. It tries to have a story, it tries to make you like or dislike characters and it fails miserably. I got it as part of the c rental and the time wasted I will never get back.
2016-08-16

Release date: 1993-04-08 $14.99

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1. Another scam from Apple… - I am getting tired of buying movies on iTunes. I bought the Dark Knight trilogy, twice, and both times I had to get my money back because Batman Begins had an audio issue. The audio track becomes out of sync several times throughout the beginning of the movie. Apple returned my money both times, but it’s just the hassle of it having to contact Apple and tell them what’s wrong with the movie. Now we come to this masterpiece. Great movie, but horrible K transfer. Everything looks… creamy. Sure, it sort of looks K, but when you’re looking at faces, it looks how it looks when you’re WiFi is not great and everything looks creamy, softened. Not only that, but the audio becomes low in places and then clicks back to being louder throughout the minutes I’ve been watching this flick. No wonder this flick was only .. Apple does this all the time. Lowers the prices to their movies and then when you watch them you discover all the problems as to why they sold it so cheap. I think I will be notifying Apple yet again and getting my . back. I also think I will be purchasing K movies and Blu-ray movies in disc format from now on. I really hate that Apple doesn’t give a hoot about the movies and tv shows they put up in their store. All they want is money so the cheapest route to more cash the better in their opinion. Meanwhile, we get stuck with utter garbage unless we gripe about it and get our money back. Bad thing is, they only give you store credit. They will never return your money. Sad. This is a classic and one of the greatest westerns aside from Tombstone. Guess you get what you pay for, huh? . for this? Thanks, Apple. Keep being sneaky as ever. And the thing is, they STILL sell these movies and don’t fix them at all.
2022-06-30

2. Simply Put: The Greatest American Movie - Some films are timeless, their stories ring true throughout the years. A woman working as a prostitute is cut up by a local cowboy, and the women of Greely’s Beer Garden and Billiard Parlor decide to take the law into their own hands, against the iron will of the sheriff (Gene Hackman, in one of his finest roles). When gunslingers come to collect the reward, the little town of Big Whiskey will never be the same. It’s the story about Manifest Destiny, the Myth of the Gunslinger and of the American Dream. But most of all it’s a story about William Munny (Clint Eastwood), an ex-gunslinger who left the wild, drunken violence of his youth behind him when he married. With two youngsters to feed, the lure of a cash reward pulls Munny away from the peaceful hog farm, and sets him on the road to Big Whiskey, Wyoming. Along for the ride is Ned (Morgan Freeman), an old acquaintance from Will’s dark past, and The Scofield Kid (Jaimz Woolvett), an upstart raised on stories of the Wild West. On the road to Big Whiskey, however, the past has a way of coming back... And the reward money proves difficult to earn when the sheriff catches wind of it. They don’t make movies like this anymore. Full of rich layers, subtext, and symbolism, Clint Eastwood’s masterpiece is my favorite film of all time.
2019-10-20

3. Greatest western ever made! - It was a close call between this and Tombstone. But plain and simple, they just don't make them like this anymore. Acting is top notch. It's something you just want to watch over again. A nostalgic feeling and remembrance for the past will leave you wishing other westerns were made of this quality. A nod to Eastwood on a job well done!
2014-09-30

4. The Real Deal - Unforgiven is definitely the best Western movie from the last years, and ranks among the Top Westerns of all time. It has everything you would want from a Western- action, drama, and plenty of manly toughness. The only reason I wouldn't rank Unforgiven as the best all time Western is because the story line is based on revenge, although even that is carried out with a sense of right. Otherwise, Unforgiven is the real deal. It's a must for fans of the Western genre or movies in general.
2014-08-29

5. Awesome - Another great western pops up when I thought westerns had gone by the wayside, and who else can bring it, than Clint baby. Great performance by Gene Hackman and of course everyone else. But my favourite part is Richard Harris sharing his views on the difference between monarchy and democracy was classic. Enjoy folks.
2014-02-02

6. Unforgiven. Wow - Definitely one of my favorites Eastwood portrays a man in desperate times. He gives fear in his weathered eyes and has the look of a rattle snake before a strike. An outlaw gone good then bad again. Freeman is on point and the voice of reason and partnership. You must see this movie
2012-05-21

7. seems okay now - I'll be honest when I first saw this movie a while back I really loved it but I've watched it again recently and it seems like nothing special. The acting is kind of overdone and the plot feels simplistic. I still like it don't get me wrong but I don't think it's anything special and I definitely don't think it deserved all the awards it got. To this day I still think tombstone and high plains drifter are the best westerns.
2012-02-16

8. Very very average - I've seen all the great westerns...and this isn't one of them. I can't belive it has a % rating. Bizarre. It's not bad, but nowhere near worthy of critical acclaim as every other viewer below me suggests. Certainly a poor example of a classic western. I'm sorry Clint, you are Unforgiven for directing, producing and starring in this movie. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz...................
2011-11-06

9. Western with Modern Ideas - Unforgiven does for Westerns what Goodfellas does to the mafia, deglamourization. In Unforgiven, Clint East Wood brings film noir to the West, with no clear hero and many ambigious characters. Eastwood's character, William Munny, is the consequence of years of gunfighting and murders, a result of his previous role as The Man with no Name. Eastwood masterfully creates a world of the disillusined West, where the law has caught up to those free range spirits seen before in Wesern movies. Along with a stellar cast of Freeman, Hackman, and Harris, Unforgiven is one of the greatest Westerns and the best film of .
2011-08-13

10. Death Riding a White Horse - The scene I can not get out of my mind is when Money leaves town after wiping everyone out. He is dressed all in black, there is thunder, rain, lightening, and he is riding a while stallion. Death himself, and the camera angles looking upwards. One of the most amazing scenes ever recorded on film.
2011-07-09

11. Deeply Troubled - Clint Eastwood seems to use this film as an apologetic concerning his older, blood-lust westerns. Instead of having the purposefully two dimensional characters of the classic western, you see the multiple aspects to the lives of each of the main characters, showing deeply flawed and complex individuals. Instead of men who never question the idea of taking a human life, every character is confronted with the question and the must come to his own decision. You will not be disappointed watching this film. It truly earned every award attributed it, and only continued to solidify Clint Eastwood's genius as an actor, director, and more. Buy this.
2010-04-25

12. Clint's Best Film - I grew up watching Clint Eastwood filims like The Good, Bad and Ugly and Fist Full of Dollars. Just finished watching Gran Torino. I really appreciate the differnce in his acting in these films. I see many action figures that had hits when they were young, making sequals as if they never aged. Clint Eastwood now plays an older man full of tough grit, not some young buck. Cudos to him for playing his age. Excellent western!!!
2010-02-20

13. No Epic - This is not an epic western. Unforgiven is an adult drama that simply transports you to the late th century west. Clint Eastwood's film was honored as Best Picture for its storytelling mastery, in every way. Gene Hackman is at his best! Eastwood just indulges his sense of style and experience with the western genre. Just sit back and enjoy a satisfying and realistic story.
2008-11-16

14. Greatest western ever? NOT!!! - William "Munny" gets an offer of "money" to avenge an act that had no personal consequence to him. In the process we see the tired "money is the root of all evil theme" played out over the course of the movie. Surprise, old Billy boy turns out to be not such a nice guy. What a plot twist. Really caught me off guard! You actually have to see this movie to understand how bad it is, so rent it and try not to fall asleep.
2008-05-31

15. Deserved its Oscars - This movie is extremely powerful. Without giving too many spoilers, it shows a man struggling to make up his former life of evil who eventually slides back to his old ways to help his family and friends. It showcases the darker side of the glamorized Old West, and it drives home the point that no matter how good a person wants to be, sometimes it is impossible to escape who you are. To paraphrase "A World Without Thieves", if William Munny lived a hundred lives, he would still be an assassin. His struggle to deal with his destiny makes Unforgiven an action movie with some of the most powerful emotional moments you can find in the genre.
2008-05-21

Release date: 2003-08-15 $17.99

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1. Kevin Costner’s ‘Open Range’ Movie - I loved this movie from the start! For me personally, it is an educational historical themed Movie of our Old Western era in America. I am especially touched by the relationship between the two starring characters, and Robert Duvall. I think of this movie as ‘the challenges of harsh times between a man and woman’, with a touch of romance. I was introduced to this fine movie back in as I was alone, home sitting a huge fairly isolated country house built by the owners. Watching it was quite comforting, keeping me company in a situation which was mildly dangerous. Besides, I wholeheartedly appreciate Kevin Costner’s many talents that continuously line up with what I value in this world. He is a jewel in our American entertainment productions! I have not been able to recall it’s title. I finally found it, and I am thrilled! I’ll be purchasing and downloading it now. I must have watched it at least times!
2021-04-01

2. Excellent, underrated western - This one usually doesn’t make any of the top ten lists, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a well directed, acted, and shot film. Everything just comes together to make this movie work. The story is a nice, taut western melodrama that is absolutely believable. The acting from the awesome cast is superb. The photography is also excellent. Actually, there is very little NOT to like about this movie of revenge and redemption on the northern plains.
2014-06-14

3. Tough Western with a soft touch - Open Range doesn't have a perfect line. The tone switch from brutal hardness to romantic softness occurs in the blink of an eye. But it's probably the best from the Western genre I've seen since Unforgiven (). Kevin Costner is believable, hard and soft, and Robert Duvall and Annette Being are perfect for their roles. As a casual fan of Western movies, I can relay there aren't many that add the soft touch added at the end. The action and scenery are also great;. Open Range is A Fistful of Dollars with a Robin Hood ending. Grade: A-.
2013-11-17

4. A true western not to be missed... - From the storyline of what the west was like, to the stunning beauty of the region this movie is an awesome testament to the talents of all the actors. Duval and Costner shine !!! This review does not give the movie it's true kudos. Buy or rent...you will watch it many times over and you will not be disappointed!
2013-04-06

5. Greatest Western Ever Made - This movie is likely the best western ever made and the most overlooked. It is, quite literally, flawless. Kevin Costner politely sidesteps and gives the lead to Robert Duval, and the two - actually their whole cattle drive team - work together to perfection. This movie can boast the best gunfight scene in the genre, but it also has the quaint sentimentality that Westerns should have. It is poetic in a way that life on the edge creates, it's tough and its full of hope. Perfect performances from everyone. Just a superb watch - I purchased it so I could watch it every months or so… I honestly don't think they imagined they were making something so wonderful, which is usually when it happens - this is THE Western for a fan of the genre and a great movie for those that dip in now and again.
2013-04-03

6. The Best of the Best - When Kevin Costner slips into his relaxed ego-less mode the result is remarkable. This movie has to stand as one of the greatest westerns of all time yet it's gentle, realistic pace is deceptive. Costner's easy dynamic with Duvall is amazing, though all characters are totally believable - a totally unexpected gem I could easily be persuaded that this was a true account of an historical event, it just has that easy reality. Nothing left to say except that if you like the genre I defy you not to become a fan of this unpretentious masterpiece.
2011-08-15

7. A beautiful Western movie.. - This is without a doubt one of the most family oriented Westerns from the past twenty years. One of the best. The sountrack by Michael Kamen was one of his best. The photography and music made up for any weak points of the plot you could come up with. Speaking about sountrack, where is this soundtrack on iTunes????? Come one iTunes, let's get with it. The music was the highpoint of the whole show!
2010-11-28

8. Good western, see it, but... - I finally had the opportunity to see this film the other day, and I'll agree it's quite enjoyable. But when I read the many comments from other reviewers stating that it was "the best" or even "one of the best" westerns ever, I was really taken back. Heck, since we are talking about a film starring and directed by Kevin Costner, what about "Dances With Wolves?" Has Robert Duvall's "Lonesome Dove" been gone so long that many of the reviewers may never have seen it, not to mention may realize it was likely the inspiration for "Open Range"? If this movie was really enjoyable to you, I highly recommend seeing "Lonesome Dove". Despite all of the incredible performances Robert Duvall has done over the years, none can be as heartfelt as his role as retired Texas Ranger partner to Tommy Lee Jones, leading a herd of cattle from south Texas to Montana. Many feel this TV miniseries of earned their recommendation of "best western ever". While on the topic of great western shoot-out's such as the one at the end of "Open Range", don't miss Clint Eastwood's "The Outlaw Josie Wales" and "Pale Rider".
2010-11-27

9. Top Rated Western - I am always searching itunes for those movies that I would like to download--meaning movies that I would willingly watch repeatedly--and this one definately fits that bill. Costner's, and Duvall's, character are very believable; they have the right mix of hero and villain. No one is perfect, and they lead hard lives; but both are basically good men and in the end they are forced to prove it. I like that they stand up for themselves and their crew. A happy ending is always appreciated as well; so overall, I love this movie and am happy to have it in my library where I can watch it over and over.
2010-08-27

10. I Want to Buy This Movie! - I wish I could buy this movie through iTunes! I LOVE this movie! I don't know how many times I've seen it. I saw it originally in the theater, and have seen it several times on cable. I don't normally like Westerns, and I don't normally buy movies. But this is a movie I'd watch over and over again. The plot moves well, it's a great story, the casting perfect, well-acted, and the scenery is beautiful!
2010-05-05

11. modern classic - This movie is actually one of my favorite movies of all time. Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner have found ways to click that few leading actors have. Even without the excellent work from Duvall, Costner, and their female counterpart Annette Benning, the visuals and cinematography in this piece could be featured in a film of its own. J. Michael Muro, who worked with Paul Haggis on Crash has done what very few have done: capture the essence of the American West. The grittiness and crude appearance of the buildings and cast is shown in stark contrast to the stunning beauty of the natural landscape. Add some fast shooting and you have a movie for all time. Excellent film and I'm so glad to see it on iTunes.
2008-10-28

12. Open Range - Spirit of the American Cowboy. - I loved this movie. I've probably seen it times (I own it). I would've givent it a instead of a but Kevin Kostner sucked so bad that I had to rate it down. Don't get me wrong, I like Kevin Kostner well enough, (love Duvall) but his acting is so poor that he makes Keanaue Reeves look like a pro! Great Movie, great writing, great story. If you like a good western, you'll like this movie. Clean enough for the kids!
2008-09-28

13. Top Notch Western - This is probably one of the best westerns I have seen. There is some tough competition, from older westerns such as High Noon to more recent classics such as Unforgiven or to Yuma. Great cinematography, great plot, and ends with a well choreographed gunfight. Duvall and Costner come across as very believable cowboys. Only one scene seems wasted to me... where Costner's character is startled from a dream and pulls a gun on Annette Bening. Otherwise, all the scenes worked for me. The scenery and the sets in the film are as strong a draw as the story line or the characters. In fact, some of my favorite scenes are at the beginning when Boss Spearman and his crew are working the herd or hanging out in camp. Several scenes that are just pans across the beautiful landscape, and they really give a sense of the environment. One of my favorite movies of the last decade. My only regret is that I can't buy it at this time... only available as a rental.
2008-09-04

Release date: 2020-12-25 Genre:Drama $14.99

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1. One of my favorite movies ever - News of the world is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen the acting is great and the movie deals with so many issues and themes and handles them beautifully the journey of the main characters and the bond they develop is so heartwarming and the things they go through is so emotional I was crying at the end but in a good way luckily the movie has a perfect ending that gives the main characters the peace they deserve I can’t believe the low ratings here with all of the crap that comes out of Hollywood lately news of the world is a rare treat definitely my favorite Tom hanks movie ever If you like the usual superhero action trash than stay away but if you like movies with meaning and emotion than news of the world will definitely not disappoint Highly recommended
2021-09-04

2. Quality - I’ve been a big fan of the western genre all my life. At I wouldn’t like this movie as I was John Wayne/Clint Eastwood shoot ‘em up seeking. My taste in the western has evolvedWith Silverado, unforgiven, Appaloosa,And now I gladly add this movie to my list. No it’s not the OK corral. The battles are more internal then acted outWith bullets and blood shed. Way more true to life But also a testament to growing older. I hope everybody makes it to the point in life where they can appreciate the story that’s told in this movie whether it be through this movie or another.
2021-04-09

3. Its a Drama, Not Action - Like my title says, watch this movie with the understanding that it's a drama, it's not an adventure or action movie. There are a few action scenes but nothing like a wild western. You can't appreciate this movie after watching say, Tombstone and expecting it to be like that. Its a heartfelt story about a man doing the right thing by helping a young lady find her way. I really enjoyed it and found it refreshing. I thought Tom Hanks was great in this. It's not five star keeper, but definitely one you should see. (when the rental price goes down or you find it elsewhere.)
2021-04-04

4. Hanks is as usual amazing - A fantastic western drama with amazing cinematography. Loved the idea of traveling town to town to read the news to the locals. Also the young actress that played Johanna (Cicada) was great and was able to keep up with Hanks! Definitely check this one out if you enjoy Westerns that involves more than just gunfights.
2021-03-29

5. Fairly to Midlin' - Scripts based on outstanding novels are hard to come by. Among motion picture attempts Sometimes a Great Notion is the worst, All The Pretty Horses is very poor, and No Country for Old Men rates among the best. This one is about average and not very good if you read the book. A bunch of crazy woke stuff tossed in that pretty much comes out of nowhere and just plain misses the beautiful and uplifting message in the book.
2021-03-26

6. Ignore naysayers and judge for yourself - Ignore the naysayers, Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel gave great performances. Slow at times but overall a good movie (worth a rental). Maybe instead of giving star reviews and complaining about the rental price of ., wait it out until films are available to rent at $. like I did before posting a review.
2021-03-24

7. Snooze fest with great actors. - I love Tom Hanks as everyone does, but this is the worst film he has been in. His acting is of course wonderful and supporting cast is very good too. I don’t know where this movie went wrong. The story is so slow and dull. Acting is great, but even with that it’s a very boring slow movie.
2021-03-17

8. To those complaining about the cost of this movie.... - Are you SERIOUS? You're giving a movie a bad review because you don't like the PRICE? When reviewing something, talk about craft. You know -- writing, directing, acting, cinematography, editing, etc. Don't have a hissy fit and smear the those things because you don't like the practice of inflating prices for movies that go directly to iTunes rather than to movie theaters.
2021-03-16

9. The movie is good - The movie is good also the perfomance of Tom Hanks is great and the perfomance of Helena is good too but the story is kind slow that I stop watch for one day because I couldnt understand what the story is about. After days I decided to watch again because the rent of the movie was almost over
2021-03-11

10. S-L-O-W - Pro: Beautiful cinematography Cons: Weak, thin story; superficial treatmemt of plot events and themes; repetitive Supercon: Cost $$$$$$ Love Tom Hanks but this one wasn't his best choice of screenplays. It reminded me of those old school young adult novels where the stories are oversimplified and lacking nuance. Maybe less time showing the protangonists in the wagon and more time exploring the indigenous and political themes they encountered along the way. Gorgeous scenery though - Mother Nature saved the day (and the dollar).
2021-02-21

Release date: 2002-05-28 Genre:Action & Adventure $9.99

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1. out if out of - I'm not one for western movies, but I gave this movie a chance because the title was familiar and it did not disappoint. The storyline, acting, and cinematography were great from start to finish. I wish it would have been - minutes longer for more of the love story theme to develop.
2013-04-27

2. OUTRAGEOUS!! - OMG! The first time I ever seen this movie it was a must to have! Second movie came out and by Gosh it won't even upset you if you worked with horses thru your life' I have trained horses and live my life competing in rodeo's (WILD HORSE RACES's). I hope Itunes will come out with the second movie so I or u could have it to own :) , the other movie what is good is HORSE WHISPER... Work with the horse and not against it :) BEAUTIFUL CREATURES... Great Movie & Classic'
2010-06-23

3. Men around the campfire. - iI have been wanting to get the movie for a while. Australian westerns are really enjoyable! Great romance movie. And the campfire scene where your Craig is "encouraged" by his mates to take the next steep in growing up. That was a classic of men raising up boys to become men. Now, when can we see "Return to Snowy River" on iTunes?
2009-04-23

4. One of the Greatest Horse Movies ever - A must see for ANY horse enthusiast!!! The scene where Jim gallops down the mountain after the brumbies is a classic moment in horse cinematography and will forever be remembered by anyone who rides and has seen this movie. Anytime you see a steep hill (especially when riding) you'll think back to this movie and someone in the group will probably mention it :) So don't be left in the dark- see this timeless classic horse movie!
2008-12-16

5. A Horseman's Classic - The Man From Snowy River is a great movie -- a classic -- but not necessarily for the typical reasons. In fact, from the Hollywood film perspective it is weak in some key areas. Plot, for instance. The plot feels a little contrived, forced. After all, Banjo Patterson's original poem told the central tale in all its detail in about a page. (Patterson, by the way, is also the author of Waltzing Matilda, the world-famous Aussie song, and the powerful female character in this story, still generating plot twists from her grave, is... Matilda.) The acting is good; otherwise some of the dialog lines could potentially have been real stinkers. Oh... and one of Kirk Douglas's characters is right out of Disneyland, though amusing nonetheless. But in the end, those things matter very little, for this movie is driven by some of the most moving pieces of film ever shot. First, the scenery is absolutely incredible. The mountains of southern Australia are amazing. Perhaps not as tall as the North American Rockies, but every bit as dramatic in their own way. Second, there is a real sense of weather in this film, and weather plays a role. It is beautifully photographed, and the characters' relationship with it is prominent. But this film contains possibly the most dramatic horsemanship in any movie, and it is very realistic, right down to the stables and tack. The young man is believable when he works, when he rides, and when he talks. He is exceptional in the film, and he does his own riding stunts, some of which are quite advanced. But the tour de force is the chase scene. The horse mob is unbelievable, and the riding through woods at high speed, by so many riders, is unlike anything I've ever seen on film, and I'm a big fan of Cowboy Westerns. Everyone should see this film if they have even the slightest interest in horses, but if your heart beats faster at the very sight of an equine face, then you're going to want to have this film around the rest of your life. You just can't get enough of it. Shooshie
2008-10-13

6. The Man from Snowy River - It's an excellant movie, my son has watched it over and over. When I saw it on iTunes, I thought wow I'll buy it. But, I'm not going to rent it, it's a movie you want to see more than once, in the same sense you don't mind seeing a John Wayne movie over and over again. So come on iTunes give it up you'll sell more than your going to rent.
2008-06-18

7. Classic - It has been too many years since I have seen this film. I highly recommend it. I wish it was available for sale because I would buy it in an instant. But I need my fix so I will have to rent for now. A great performance by Kirk Douglas, awesome cinematography and a beautiful musical score to boot. If you like westerns and have not seen this movie, rent it. You will not be disappointed!
2008-05-23

Release date: 1967-12-29 $14.99

Comments

1. Kinda never went to way the when - We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it (say it) Inside, we both know what's been going on (going on) We know the game and we're gonna play it And if you ask me how I'm feeling Don't tell me you're too blind to see Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it (to say it) Inside, we both know what's been going on (going on) We know the game and we're gonna play it I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
2022-11-15

2. Why Did the Color Change? - I bought this movie last year, and the picture looked amazing! However, the color grade has suddenly changed. The final duel now has a gross green and yellow look, when the colors looked natural just a year ago. The skin tone is totally off, and its clear they swapped out the digital file with a new one. Why make this change? From what I can tell by looking up older clips, the original film in didnt look this way. A modern film grade on a classic film makes no sense. Please restore it. Sergio Leones vision should be respected.
2021-03-24

3. Mostly great - This is the Sergio classic. The civil war junk in the middle (in which desert did they have a major Civil War battle - I forget) could easily have been cut, but what you want is Eastwood, Wallach, they yodeling and the trumpet. Screen accurate serapes are available on the get, as are bolero hats, cheap whiskey and skinny little cigars. Stock up and have fun.
2018-07-26

4. Greatest western movie of all time - I hate western movies. But this movie is just simply one of the absolute best epic movies of all time, regardless of its genre. Every single aspect is just perfect: story, action, acting, music, setting, historical accuracy, etc. Even in , this western is unmatched.
2017-05-30

5. Not a review, just a plea - No need to review a classic like this....just look up at all the tomatoes. But PLEASE PLEASE make whatever royalty deal you need to do, to LET US BUY THIS...renting is fine for an unproven product, but an established classic like this, i think we all can agree it's a safe bet. PLease let us purchase this!!
2015-04-25

6. Great Movie - This is one of my favorite movies, but it is hard for me to understand why it is only available to rent. I truly wish iTunes had a separate section for movies to buy and a separate one for movies to rent. I cannot think of anything more frustrating than clicking on a movie I'd enjoy buying to find out it's only available to rent. And I have no plans to waste my money renting movies.
2013-10-14

Release date: 2015-10-23 $12.99

Comments

1. Apparently It's Beyond the Average Audience - If you enjoy pulp fiction, weird fiction, or horror then you will enjoy this film. If the idea of a Western take on The th Warrior sounds appealing, then you will enjoy this film. I'm not sure what other viewers were expecting, but it's clear that the classic approach to strange and horrific adventure stories is lost on modern audiences. It's possible that some people saw that it was a Western and stars Kurt Russel and thought that they were in for a more traditional White Hats vs. the dangers of the West-type experience. All of this being stated, and my recommendation given, if you are squeamish then you should probably not watch this movie.
2023-01-28

2. Not one bad scene… - It’s a western on the cover but, oh… it’s so much more. The dialogue alone is worth the price. I went in with only the idea I was watching a western but I was surprised at what unfolded. It’s as I wrote this review and this came out in . I’m ashamed I slept on this film and am only seeing it now. WOW.
2023-01-21

3. Surprised - I like westerns, I like Kurt Russel movies….. a little surprised when I saw them split his Deputy in half … seems like I felt it all the way my self… whew….. but I thought it was a good movie to watch….. for you complainers…. Folks like you always have a need to complain about something.
2022-07-31

4. GREAT disappointment!!! Don't waste time!!! - On multiple levels this was both disappointing, and disgusting. Disappointing because I didn’t understand the lack of "rating" meant that it was dredged from the pit of disgusting. The writer(s) tried to combine a western movie with something like the "Walking Dead" movies, which I NEVER watch, and have NO desire to watch. You ruined what could have been a good western by combining these genres...It was just plain - STUPID, all the way through the plot, theme, and all - disgusting! I have always liked Kurt Russell as an actor - since all his childhood movies. This movie was a complete exception! I am SO disappointed in his willingness to take on a main role in such a "garbage" movie. I will be much more careful in my watching choices in the future when he is one of the main actors. So, so sad! I hope he will turn this around, and be a part of more the the type of movies he has done in the past. He is better than all this GORE, and STUPIDITY! Where is Holliwood getting their writers these days...It's like most of the thematic material is in the GUTTER. How about something that lifts society out of the DARKNESS. Let's be MORE ENCOURAGING, and bring more joy rather than mayhem, chaos, fighting, murderous/bloody slaying. You can’t tell me that that is good for anyone's soul. Holliwood needs to "step up!!!"
2021-08-24

5. Classic Western crossed with a Quentin Tarantino level of Horror violence - If you can appreciate the poetry of hanging a sherrif's badge on the chest of an aging action hero (Kurt Russell) in a western frontier town, if you understand that the monstrosity of the troglodytes is probably very close to the experience -- however misplaced -- of the colonial settler's view of Native Americans, and if you can enjoy all that together with some Reservoir Dogs-level violence, then this is a cult-favorite for very good reasons.
2021-05-13

6. Not bad - I was actually surprised after reading the reviews, the movie was a little slow at times, but I enjoyed it. A not bad western, not much of a horror flick. Had some gore especially towards the end, but not nearly as sickening as you would think after reading the reviews...seen much worse in other horror flicks. Overall I enjoyed it.
2021-05-02

7. A personal favorite. - Bone Tomahawk hooked me immediately. I loved the dialogue and how it was written. The story is simple, too simple. To its credit, the film uses the first act to showcase this great writing and delivery of lines from all the actors (all of whom are great in this) then the second act comes along and stays about minutes longer than it should, filled with little to no action or suspense really, the second act felt like a bit of waste. Especially considering the run time. Then the third act shows up and boy does it show up. Intense. Graphic. Violent. The third act is brilliant. Do yourself a favor though and skip this guy’s other films. They’re garbage.
2019-10-06

8. Dull, disappointing, suddenly inappropriately brutal - Whoa. After an interminable, under-manned posse trek everybody dies—in gruesome ways that don't fit the movie. Some reviewers call this a comedy? Really? I spent most of the time bored to tears with this dull Western. Then a horror movie claimed the last minutes. Not much of a pay-off.
2019-07-12

9. Ugly side of human beings - This movie shows the very ugly side of human beings, and it shows it in particularly graphic and disgusting way. If you don’t have to stomach for gore, skip it. If you can stomach it, the story is simple but good, and the execution of the movie is intense, but built up slowly.
2019-06-22

10. Funny story - We rented this two Thanksgivings ago to watch as a family. We did not know of the extreme gore component. When that moment arrived everybody in the room gasped in shocked horror. Almost everybody was sorry we saw what we saw. Happy thanksgiving! Truly truly horrific scene of a man hanging upside down being split open from crotch to chest. Recently still alive, I suppose the bone tomahawk through the mouth into the head was merciful? Wildly realistic and shocking. Yuck.
2019-03-29

11. Not fresh at all - This might be a spoiler now, but frankly, people intent on watching this "western" need to be aware of this: for about minutes this is a Western. But, from there on out it turns into something I didn't expect and it's quite disgusting. If you expect "normal" violence, there's that. But seeing people getting scalped and before being hacked in half from between your butt with a bone ax and then ripped apart isn't normal. Least not where I'm from. This is no Western. This movie ought to be put into the Horror/Gore genre. The story and acting itself is fine and I wanted to like the movie, but no, this is the sort of movie I personally don't need. Mr. Russell, you can do better than this.
2019-03-02

12. Rotten Tomatoes IS Rotten - In this movie, Whites are mostly civilized, God fearing people; and Indians are animal like savages! This ugly framework plays out in a slow tedious manner-except for a few moments of bloody gore towards the end. Gore is by the Indians, of course. The main character limbs laboriously most of the time. And so does the movie.
2018-10-31

13. Quentin Tarantino on steroids!!! - The plot could have been communicated without the extreme graphic depictions of violence. We live in a very messed up society as it is. Let’s not put any more ideas in the heads of those in whom this film may leave those type of impressions or give any ideas. Also the dialogue seemed odd given the time period and likely educational level of the majority of the characters.
2018-10-30

14. Just...No - Let me start off by saying that I love westerns and gory movies. But this movie is garbage. When you spend percent of the movie on the not so convincing kidnapping, percent on actually getting to the place you’re going (where they just sleep in most of it) and then the last like minutes in the actual “rescue” if you can even call it that... it makes for a pretty sad and shameful excuse for a movie. Not to mention that Kurt Russell plays the same cowboy part he always plays. The non-convincing, low toned, tough guy who apparently has never had an acting class a day in his life. I was looking forward to this movie but alas it was but a poor failure.
2017-12-29

15. Just Awful - This movie had grand potential and yet it dragged on at times and left you wanted for more. The worst part as everyone knows was that (spoiler) one scene where the man is tortured to death alive swiftly and surely and yet just after the characters act as if they are as calm as can be and not defecating in their drawers as most would. You would have to torture me to make me sit through this malarkey ever again.
2017-12-24

Release date: 2004-04-09 Genre:Action & Adventure $17.99

Comments

1. Can’t stop thinking about this movie - Every. Single. Shot. And. Dialogue is phenomenal! A true classic that shouldn’t be forgotten! My only kick is that the Mexican army attacked the Alamo times (successfully entering the Alamo on the th try), but the film shows only two attacks with the first being Santa Anna just measuring their strength. I read the filmmaking struggled with the budget so this becomes more forgivable, but Santa Anna was not some genius who could take the Alamo at any time. He FAILED three times before the successful fourth try. Billy Bob Thornton, Patrick Wilson, and the composer and cinematographer should have been all nominated for academy awards.
2020-04-20

2. The Alamo History - The only reason that what happened at the Alamo happened, was because of two problems. Land and slaves. Settlers had been coming to Texas for the fertile land and for money. They had to obey Mexican laws, become Mexican citizens, exc. But the Texans Broke the rules an brought in slaves because the ground was perfect for farming. Skipping forward a bit, there was a rebellion and members of that rebellion were at the Alamo. Santa Anna sent of his troops and lead them personally. He was cruel and ruthless, killing even his own soldiers. He surrounded the Alamo and attacked in the small hours of the morning. Nobody there survived except Susanna Dickenson, who recorded the story of what happened.
2015-04-21

3. Critics are wrong about this movie - Critics have complained that the movie is too ‘talky’ and that it moves too slowly. The same complaint is made about the John Wayne version. Perhaps, if you grew up on Transformers or X-Men or some other ‘entertainment’ that is all flash and bang and no substance. “Alamo” gives us a feeling of what the men were like and how they came to be in such a situation in the first place. After all, this movie is about a siege that lasted days. What do you expect? The “Alamo” is a great depiction of leadership, group dynamics, and what happens to men trapped in such a situation. What “Alamo” movies do not give you is much context, especially about why the Texians rebelled in the first place. Hollywood tends to assume that it was some sort of land grab. It was not. Texas was settled by large numbers of Americans who were encouraged to move there, first by Spain, then by Mexico. The settlers were reasonably good Mexican citizens and there was little talk of secession until Santa Ana rose to power. Santa Ana suspended the Constitution of , took away all civil rights, increased taxes, appointed himself dictator, and threatened to invade the United States. This provoked a general uprising in Texas and some other places in Mexico. Almost none of this history is discussed in the movie. It should be, as it explains why both Mexicans and Americans living in Texas rebelled. But overall, a good movie that takes fewer historical liberties than most previous efforts. I really enjoy the relationship depicted between Travis and Bowie. It feels ‘real.'
2014-06-03

4. Just Amazing - I am and I first what he'd this movie in my history class but of course we never got to finish it. So I went home, got on my ipad and rented it and overall it is an amazing movie filled with facts. I wish I could purchase it. So if your not sure if your like it or not get it anyways because I know you will like it!!! -That Kid
2013-06-14

5. Biased review by a Texan - This is by no means a perfect movie, but very worth viewing. More accurate than previous treatments and beautifully filmed, I find this to be a very under-appreciated movie. It is too bad that it was such a failure at the box office but don't judge it by that. Give it a view.
2012-02-29

6. Amazing! - This movie is one where the critics got it absolutely wrong. I have never seen a more underrated movie in my life. As a Texan, I have a huge love for the rich history Texas has and this film captured the Texan view of the Siege of the Alamo. It doesn't need to be more "Hollywood", in fact, it is the grittiness and the rawness that make this film so perfectly Texan. I watch it all the time, just as everyone should.
2012-02-03

7. One Word: WOW - Do not listen to the reviews from the "top critics." They will tell you they want a certain type of movie and when pure brilliance is before their eyes they bash it. When I think of my favorite books or favorite songs, I often have a debate going through my mind. When it comes to movies though, this is by far the best. The acting is superb despite what they say, the music is beautifully eerie, and the scenery is just superb. The script is almost poetic and many things are taken right from the historical documents, as a historical fiction piece should be. This movie never gets old.
2011-03-02

8. Good History. Tough Marketing Project, though - All the reviewers complaining about the politics of the film are missing the point. True, the historical Texas colonists were by large number Americans. True, they were mostly Southerners. True, many of these Southerners were slaveholders (for a while at least - few of the white Southerners who came to Texas with slaves in the s couldn't afford them any longer by ). But to say that the the plot of this film somehow glorifies slavery grossly oversimplifies it. First, while the desire of maintaining slavery was economically important to some of the wealthiest Texas colonists, most were poor farmers looking for opportunity in the West. There were also empire-builders, con men, religious evangelicals, oppressed Europeans, etc. In short, there were MANY reasons why the White Texans were there. There were also a plethora of reasons to fight. Mexico became, under Santa Ana, a military dictatorship. Very few Texicans bristled under Mexican leadership until Santa Ana essentially tore up the liberal Mexican Constitution on his quest for imperial leadership. This pitted many native Mexicans (Tejanos) against him as well. The actual history was NOT simply about White Racists seeking to kill Mexicans and expand slavery. Each Texican had their own reasons for fighting. The reasons were as varied as the Whites and Hispanics who fought against Mexico. Mostly, though, the colonists fought against what they quite rightly believed was tyranny. Santa Ana may have had his concerns about gringos moving westward, but it wasn't so he could curb American expansionism - it was exclusively to preserve his own dictatorship. That's where this fine film fits in. It fairly addresses the history - from both sides (the only "monster" in the film was arguably the character of Santa Ana. That may or may not be fair. But what is accurate is that even modern Mexican historians hold him contempt for quite reasonably assigning most of Mexico's problems to his self-serving, and ultimately disasterous leadership). It also shows that the Texas Revolution wasn't strictly an Anglo affair. It paints the little-considered aspect of Tejanos (who considered themselves more Spanish than Mexican), and their mutual struggles against a tyrant. The film even strikes a good compromise on the fate of Davy Crockett - historians have been largely uncertain of precisely how he met his death. "The Alamo" picks the most reasonable version of Crockett's demise. Also the performances are top-notch. Billy Bob Thornton's Crockett is the best - and possibly most accurate - treatment of Crockett the legend in film history. Patrick Wilson's interpretation of Travis was surprisingly accessible. The audience at once grasps his self-centeredness and his courage. The battle scenes are opulent and largely historically accurate. The director, John Lee Hancock, chose to retell a moment of history with, well, historical accuracy. This may have been the film's only failing. It is difficult to get positive reviews from a film review community that seemed - especially at that time - to be more concerned with a film's political implications than it's actual intentions. Good history is not always a good story to all readers. In the end, though, this film was not about racism, the political ramifications of war, the oppression or liberation of a people. It wasn't even really much about heroism. What it was about was how for days, over years ago, men waited the long, lonely wait for inevitable death. The drama of the film is as palpable as the drama of the hapless men who lost their lives at the Alamo. If you're interested in real history, this is your film.
2010-07-25

9. Pride - Ill admit--I did have to watch this for my Texas History class. The moment the movie began til its end I had chills.Never have I been so proud to hail from Texas! Usually, I do not enjoy this genre of film but this movie is an exception! What wouldn't I give to see the actual event so long ago.
2010-05-06

10. Santa Anna was a Monster - For those who want to rewrite history, you may not like this movie. It tells the truth about a power-crazed dictator who had no respect for the rule of law nor the brave Texans, both American-born and Tejano who fought against him. Some reviewers would have you think that somehow the Texans were oppressors and the Mexicans were somehow the oppressed. You decide, there were a little more than volunteer defenders at The Alamo, slaughtered by more than , hundred professional soldiers of the Mexican army. Gosh, those Mexican soldiers must have really felt subjugated! You really see the "oppression of the Mexicans" as the Mexican army band plays while the cannons shell the mission fortress the heroes defend for days. Watch this movie and learn the meaning of real sacrifice and heroism. The Alamo serves as a fantastic reminder of the great debt we owe these heroes. This is a good film by any measure.
2010-02-25

11. Good movie, but allot was made up!! - This movie is an overall good movie, but as for historical events much of this is a myth. The overall story is true, but allot of small things throught the movie have been made up. Also the characters are portryaed differently then they truely acted throught history, expecially Davy Crockett. However, overall it is a very good move and by far my favorite piece of history
2009-03-20

12. Don't mean to be a hater but... - hey good movie, but since i'm mexican myself and irish, the general american population were technically racist toward irish people, anyone who wasn't protestant, and wrongly took the texan territorry from mexico. they treated the irish people unfairly for two reasons because of their race and their Catholic religion. some irish then moved to mexico to fight in the mexican-american war becuase they were at least accepted there. but they were hung for treason but i guess thats what americans wanted them to happen to them. at least they fought with heart against hate. i will though say that the mexican law for texan citizens was a little unfair. but i still got to feel for both the irish and the mexicans because they seemed more like the bad guys in the movie when they really weren't? oh yeah and for those of you who dont believe that any irish men fought along sode the mexicans in that war, google san patricios, spanish for st. patrick. movie was ok though.
2009-01-10

13. a-may-zing - this is an incredible movie about how texas became a free. however, if you dont like texas or dont know about its history, you may not like it. some people dont really get it because, come on, the texans lost the alamo. why make a movie about them losing a battle. but because of thier loss, other texans had the will-power to defeat mexico in san jacinto (my spelling is terrible). but for those of you how love texas and understand history, this movie is deffintly something worth buying.
2008-08-09

14. Vlad the Impaler - hey Sker, guess what, the Mexicans guys before them, who took it from the natives Americans, so in the end, who is really the evil ones? No one, because the cycle keeps on going. As for historically accurate, what movie is historically accurate? Stop complaining and enjoy the show!!! You'll like it better that way, trust me!
2008-07-23

15. Epic version of The Alamo - I would have to say that this version of The Alamo is the closest to being historical correct. I do love Johy Wayne and his version of The Alamo but this version is more of an epic and better made. When i first saw this version of The Alamo I was not expecting much but was blown away after see it. All i am going to say about the movie is that it is a much watch. Sker needs to get his history strait. Abraham Lincoln had nothing to do with the battle of The Alamo. Lincoln was years old surving in the Illinois State Legislature in . Andrew Jackson was President of the United States when the battle of The Alamo was taking place. We are not talking about the American Civil War here. As for the Mexican Army being heartless beasts. They Were!! the Mexiacn Army was not killing Americans. They were killing Tejanos and Texians. I take it you have never heard about the Goliad Massacre. Santa Anna thought he was the Napoleon of the west and could do anything he wanted. The Texas Revolution was more of a Mexican Civil War. (as the movie points out.) You had to be a Mexican citizen to own land in Mexico. Some of the Texians had been American citizens but they where Mexican citizens when The Alamo took place. When Santa Anna and the Mexican Army got what they deserved at the battle of San Jacinto Santa Anna signed over Texas in order to spare his life. Texas became its own country and was separate from both The United States and Mexico.
2008-07-03