melasnus

Started the BD on Sat. and finished Sunday.

Gripping movie from Scott Cooper.
Terrific cast, but the real standout is Christian Bale.
IMO, it's his best performance yet.

dom56

I watch last night renting from Netflix and I thought it was great. I also agreed that Bale was outstanding in his performance. Loved the music by Max Richter, just haunting beautiful.

Throwing Copper

This is what worries me about this film. I think I may find it dull. Will take the plunge at some point, thankfully at home so I can pause if need be.

dex14

I agree with the sentiment previously stated, but the film is definitely not dull. It's just when it's over though... you'll feel like, eh... they could've cut some of those scenes. That was my issue with it.

mattysemo247

We also watched it recently and enjoyed it. Yeah, it's a little too long, but totally worth checking out. We had to watch it over two nights since it was long and we were getting tired. The scenery was absolutely amazing though. And that opening scene, oh man...

melasnus

Filmed in Colorado and New Mexico's high desert.
It could easily have been filmed here in Oregon if needed be.

funkyryno

Just finished this and really enjoyed it. The movie didn't turn out like I expected it.



I have a small question: How did the soldier with the bushy beard die?

melasnus

Yup, it was implied (strongly IMO).

GoldenJCJ

I loved this!

Great scenery, great performances, great cast.

The opening scene is shocking and the final shot is wonderfully satisfying.

I agree with the poster above who said this is Bale’s best performance. It’s not showy at all. Perfectly subtle. The scene where is some of the best acting I’ve seen in a long time.

It does get a little slow at times but it picks up the pace when needed. I also agree that there’s a subplot that could have been edited out completely but I guess I understand why they left it in.

Overall