gailcaldwell

My husband and I LOVE this show so much. We own it on DVD, digital and still watch it when it comes on TV. I can probably quote from every single episode. And this episode is truly one of Tony Denison's best because we get to see his physicality in motion. I mean the man did his own stunt work in this whole scene. (So he said in an interview about the episode at the time). I mean it's usually his and Provenza's(GW Bailey) antics that cause a ruckus, and it's usually their fault. But this time he was in the right and Denison played the part masterfully.

So if you aren't a fan of this show, please run now and watch from the start. I just wish that it had stayed around longer than 7 seasons. Major Crimes was ok, but NOTHING like The Closer.... NOT EVEN CLOSE!

I was shocked at how good this turned out to be. I mean we figured this was going to be a pretty good "era" movie , old western as it were that Christian Bale does so well, but this truly turned out to be one of the best that he has done in awhile . And Rosamund Pike (from Gone Girl) was OUTSTANDING in this. Her partrayal of a wife and mother whose entire family is slaughtered by a band of rogue Cheyenne Indians is chilling. Her performance throughout is just impressive. It is a moderately paced western that keeps the story steady and the characters in check so you aren't lost which is a VERY welcome trait in my book because so many lately are doing the opposite. Trying to add too many characters to the story and in the process you lose track of the story line. THIS DOES NOT DO THAT. Bale keeps things moving and you know where your story is headed at all times. Wes Studi as the Indian Chief is amazing. He has played this role in many other movies and he does it with mastery. Adam Beach is the same. He doesn't say much but doesn't have to, he is excellent in his roll as supporting.

The ending is a little surprising and yet sad and then finally good. All in all it is an enjoyable way to spend 2hrs of time.