McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Drama • R • 1971 • 2 hr
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Old-school Altman with two charismatic actors in the snow. This one has aged well.
A slow burn that gets better with every watch. One of the rare movies that I’ll get random urges to watch on a whim. Perfection.
The best example of why Altman is a great and wholly original director. The mixture of setting and character really shines through.
Altman antics: improv, doc style camerawork, desaturated color. Palpable. You feel the gritty frontier town traffic. Not a typical narrative
It’s Altman so it’s already better than most movies but the performances pushes this to another level
One of Altman’s masterpieces. And maybe the best western ever made.
Great movie. Great soundtrack. A real gem.
A great movie from a bygone era of film making. The way it was shot, the dialogue, & music, it all creates a mystique; the end is stirring.
It’s an immersive, captivating portrayal of the simplicity and unforgiving nature of life at that time. Cohen’s songs perfectly chosen
A cold and honest portrait of two people in an un-glorified American West.
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