Just about every Western director is given a nod in 'The English'.
Sumptuously shot,exquisitely paced beautifully lit,each scene meticulously worked out,even the skies are just right(see George Stephen's 'Shane').
Any doubts about whether Miss E. Blunt could carry off such a role were dismissed in the first ten minutes of episode one.
Apparently 'English'was a generic term for any pioneer who was not from American Stock so covered all European emigrants who helped to open up the West. Certainly there are many Nationalities on display.
Starting as a straightforward revenge tale 'The English' gradually becomes an elegaic tribute to the masters of the genre.
Mr C. Spencer is impressively monolithic as the former U. S. Cavalry Scout returning to his homeland after serving Uncle Sam.
Well - known British actors decorate the picture to good effect.
But the star is the Western Movie sui generis.
If this doesn't feature in next years BAFTAs I'll call in Rooster Cogburn.
Sumptuously shot,exquisitely paced beautifully lit,each scene meticulously worked out,even the skies are just right(see George Stephen's 'Shane').
Any doubts about whether Miss E. Blunt could carry off such a role were dismissed in the first ten minutes of episode one.
Apparently 'English'was a generic term for any pioneer who was not from American Stock so covered all European emigrants who helped to open up the West. Certainly there are many Nationalities on display.
Starting as a straightforward revenge tale 'The English' gradually becomes an elegaic tribute to the masters of the genre.
Mr C. Spencer is impressively monolithic as the former U. S. Cavalry Scout returning to his homeland after serving Uncle Sam.
Well - known British actors decorate the picture to good effect.
But the star is the Western Movie sui generis.
If this doesn't feature in next years BAFTAs I'll call in Rooster Cogburn.