Cris and I saw this movie the other day. It’s a Western starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortenson, Jeremy Irons, Rene Zellwegger, and Lance Henriksen. Harris also produced and directed the movie, and co-wrote the screenplay adaptation. And during the end credits, he sings a song he co-wrote.
We both enjoyed “Appaloosa”. The characters were interesting and the performances were top-notch. It’s about as close as you’re likely to get these days, to an old-fashioned Western; while also being a more realistic portrayal of the Old West.
There is a smattering of coarse language, some frank talk about prostitution; and a brief nude scene (viewed from a distance via telescope). The rating is “R”, but we felt the movie was much less objectionable than many R films. Your mileage may vary.
Best of all, there are some nifty railroad scenes! Unfortunately I missed the name of the railroad in the credits, so I don’t know which one they used.
