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Title: An Enduring Film
Review: When I was young, I held a low opinion of Western genre films. After viewing many Western films though, I realized the genre is much like the science fiction genre in that there are popular, schlocky movies, and there are classic, well made films. First viewing of this film was such a visceral experience, I stopped watching before it was over. The story is truly of desperadoes. The film is filled with despair. One must suspend disbelief while watching the film, because some of the scenes are surreal. But it is a wonderful film to learn from. Cinematography, casting, location, editing, dialogue, and of course action, are all accessible to mainstream viewers. This is what I like about this film. An interesting comparison is with Lawrence of Arabia, David Lean's film which is stunningly beautiful even in its violence and despair, while this film has little visual beauty. Both are compelling films.
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