I only have 99 words to get my point across in these reviews, so thankfully the title of this movie sums up the entire plot. This western’s a slow burn, revolving not around action but the strange relationship between legendary outlaw Jesse James and timid wannabe Robert Ford. It’s a bit too long, and a lot of the really interesting stuff happens in the final 20 minutes, but it’s worth the watch for some career-best performances from Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck, along with beautiful cinematography and a top-notch soundtrack from noted weirdo songster Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
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How to See It
AVAILABLE AT: HBOMax (Streaming) and Amazon Prime Video (Rent $1.99)
Details
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
DIRECTOR: Andrew Dominik
WRITER: Andrew Dominik
STARRING: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Jeremy Renner
