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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a hidden masterpiece
4:00 am Jan 29 - by Matt Carey – buzz Writer
When The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was first released in 2007, it was given a limited release because the studio behind it didn’t believe it would make any money. But when I finally saw the movie on DVD, I was very confused why the film didn’t garner more appreciation. To be honest, this film shouldn’t be called a hidden gem; it should be called a hidden masterpiece.
Robert Ford (Casey Affleck) is a 19-year-old man who idolizes the famous robber Jesse James (Brad Pitt). Due to this, Robert and his brother Charley (Sam Rockwell) join the James gang in stealing money from trains. As Jesse and Robert become closer, Robert begins to realize that the man he had learned about in the stories he read as a child is completely different from the real Jesse James. Jesse is depressed, anxious and homicidal. Jesse also finds Robert’s obsession with his life unnerving. So Robert decides to kill Jesse, but can he actually go through with killing his hero?
One of the reasons I love this film is that it is very much in the fashion of Stanley Kubrick with its incredible cinematography, long running time (2 hours and 40 minutes) and use of narration. The film also boasts Brad Pitt’s best performance to date, and Casey Affleck continues to prove his acting skills. If you are a fan of Barry Lyndon, you’ll love this movie.
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