Really glad I clicked on this from Amazon Prime. First time seeing it, and I was a movie watcher in 1985.
Luis Malle is a genius with camera placement and telling a story visually. The script is fine, not a gangbuster. The story is told in atmosphere, setting, and great shots.
The plot naturally develops a female hero, nothing fake or contrived.
The acting is fantastic. Luis M. Shot Ed Harris' piercing blue eyes, every chance he could get. Ed H as Shane is 300% convincing as a red-neck vet,his character is conflicted, but in the end understandable.
Is this film downgraded because there are no clear heroes?
More people should watch and review this fine film. It is better than 95% of what is pumped out of Hollywood as "product".
Luis Malle is a genius with camera placement and telling a story visually. The script is fine, not a gangbuster. The story is told in atmosphere, setting, and great shots.
The plot naturally develops a female hero, nothing fake or contrived.
The acting is fantastic. Luis M. Shot Ed Harris' piercing blue eyes, every chance he could get. Ed H as Shane is 300% convincing as a red-neck vet,his character is conflicted, but in the end understandable.
Is this film downgraded because there are no clear heroes?
More people should watch and review this fine film. It is better than 95% of what is pumped out of Hollywood as "product".