Posts from Hondo Duke Lane in thread „Open Range“

broncolane,

Duvall made that movie successful. I don't think anyone can do any better. I give credit to Costner for doing this film, and getting Duvall, but he could have stayed out of and found someone else to play the part like Tom Sellack, or Randy Quaid. Anyway, it was a good movie and hopefully we'll get more westerns soon.

And I will not count The Alamo (2004). It has not been given good reivews. No character stands out as a hero, and they seem to keep out of the leadership role. That's according to a local reviewer.

Need to get more westerns out there.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Now, now Kevin! I have a lot of problems with the guy, but he does put out some good pictures. He just needs to keep his mouth shut and stop expressing his opinions. And most of all, stop acting like he is the only person in the world that thinks he can do it better than any one.

He did make a comment about Duke and his terrible acting and the corney westerns from the past, so what? Costner couldn't hold a candle with any of those people from the golden past. He just needs to stay where he is and keep on doing what he does. I bet in 40 or 50 years, he won't even be known as a classic actor. And he sure won't be in the top ten actors of the year, like Duke has been 24 years after his death.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Open Range is a great movie. Dispite Costner who cannot interivew, he is a very good actor and I would guess director and producer. He needs to stay in that field and stay out of everything else. I just saw him in Field of Dreams and Dragonfly. He makes good movies. I can't take that away from him.

Go see the movie at your local movie house, all of you across the pond. You'll really love this movie as a great American western. Even Duke would be proud of that movie.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Roland,

That's a great idea! See the movie first at the theaters. The silver screen has more to offer, and the effects are great on big screens. TV just doesn't have what theaters have; especially on my TV.

Have a great viewing, and tell us what you think about it. When is it suppose to show in your area?

Cheers, Hondo B)

SXViper,

What I meant about seeing it a the theater is that you have a much larger screen, and the TV just takes away from the beautiful scenery. I only have a 27" screen, and it just doesn't show a movie like the theater does. But maybe one day I'll get one of those HDTV Widescreen Digital Plasma 64" Screens for my viewing. :lol:

Cheers, Hondo B)

Just got my copy today, Friday, January 16, 2004 of Open Range. That's 4 days before the rest of you get yours. DeepDiscountDVD is a great place to buy in the states. And the shipping is free. Looking forward to seeing this movie tonight. This is a two-disc package with a lot of extras. Included is:

"America's Open Range" A historical journey back in time to the real open range of the 1800's, narrated by Kevin Costner.

"Beyond Open Range" Director's Journal - An unprecedented look at Kevin costner's creative journey

Deleted Scenes - With optional commentary by Kevin Costner

"Storyboarding: Open Range"

Music Video Montage

Did I tell you that the shipping is free!

Cheers, Hondo B)

smokey,

The lowest price I could find is a little over $20us, so I know it's in big demand. That price of course is on-line price at the DVD internet stores. Did you get a chance to see it in theaters? The big screen showed a lot of great scenery. I know it will be disappointing when I get this on the tele.

Maybe it will be out very soon. <_<

Cheers, Hondo B)

Open Range released on DVD, January 20, 2004.

Cast (in credits order)
Robert Duvall .... Boss Spearman
Kevin Costner .... Charley Waite
Annette Bening .... Sue Barlow
Michael Gambon .... Denton Baxter
Michael Jeter .... Percy
Diego Luna .... Button
James Russo .... Sheriff Poole
Abraham Benrubi .... Mose
Dean McDermott .... Doc Barlow
Kim Coates .... Butler
Herb Kohler .... Cafe Man
Peter MacNeill .... Mack
Cliff Saunders .... Ralph
Patricia Stutz .... Ralph's Wife (as Pat Stutz)
Julian Richings .... Wylie
Ian Tracey .... Tom
Rod Wilson .... Gus
Diego Del Mar .... Ballester
Patricia Benedict .... Cafe Woman
Tim Koetting .... Bartender Bill
Tom Carey .... Ray
Kurtis Sanheim .... Cory
Billy Morton .... Junior
Alex Zahara .... Chet
Chad Camilleri .... Ace
Greg Schlosser .... Pete
Guy Bews .... Roy
Lorette Clow .... Mack's Wife
Alexis Cerkiewicz .... Mack's Daughter

Get your copy. One of the best westerns of 2003.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Wow!!

I was wondering if anyone else was going to see this movie!

Thanks stacy for commenting on this movie. I was hoping others would have seen it by now. If you get a chance, could you comment on this a little more without giving away the movie plot.

It's better at the big screen. Is that what you think, Stacy?

Cheers, Hondo B)

I don't usually see a movie at a theather twice, unless I really like it, and seeing Open Range today, I must say it's really worth the time to see it.

Robert Duvall was really great in the movie. I hope you will get out and support this movie as a great western. The movie scene is losing the western gerne due to no interest and I must say, this is one that will be a classic.

It's doing alright, but if you go and see it, and put out the word honestly about the movie, we might get more quality westerns over time. This is a good one.

This is one that Duke would like himself.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Hey everyone, You gotta go see this movie. I am planning to see it again this weekend (Labor Day weekend). I liked it that much, I haven't heard anyone talk 'bout it, so I hope someone will go and post when they come home. Even if you don't like it, tell us, I'm not always right (big surpirse), and would like other comments.

Costner is good in this movie, and I reccomend this for the Kevin Costner fan. I like him alright, but he's not my favorite. I have others (living), I like better.

Go And See Open Range, and comment here.

Cheers, Hondo B)

I'm no big Costner fan, but this movie is really good. I just returned from the movie, and really thought this is the best movie (in my opinion) this year. The landscape was absolutly fantastic. It had some Duke flair with the typical good guy/bad guy type with an outsider coming in the middle of a conflict, and helping a town out of crises.

Even Kevin did a good job in the movie. I would rank it out of 10 about "8". Duvall was really great and Benning was sexy for a western gal. This is a really good movie, and I hope you will go and see it. If you are a real John Wayne fan, you must see it. Not because it is a John Wayne type movie, but a western and not trying to be polically correct like Unforgiven. Sorry, but I saw that movie as that type.

Open Range is a very good western. Go see it, folks.

Cheers, Hondo B)