I love this movie! So I know that it's not the real Jesse James story- goodness, I've been studying Jesse James for like three weeks now, I do know that it's not the real story- but it's so much fun! It's a light, popcorn flick that entertains you and keeps you on your toes. It's not meant to change your life or make you think really hard. I don't think it deserves all of this slamming it's getting from the critics and such. This movie hits all the bases- comedy, action, western setting, romance, and drama. It's a very well-rounded movie, like Pearl Harbor was. I'm definitely going to buy this movie. Colin Farrell is cast PERFECTLY as Jesse James, and the Irish native has the Texan accent down pat (like he did in the hit Tigerland). If you didn't know he was a Dubliner, you never would've noticed that he was anything but an American in the movie. Scott Caan played his role terrifically. He was Cole Younger, and he has the look, persona, and masculine energy that you would expect from him. Will McCormack, Gabriel Macht, and Ty O'Neal were funny and great as well. Ali Larter, in a surprisingly wonderful performance, wowed us with her range. So far she has played a seductive teen in Varsity Blues, a jailed convict in Legally Blonde- and now the energetic, effervescent Zerelda "Zee" Mimms, love interest of Jesse. I loved their chemistry. They are one of my favorite couples now.
A great, great movie! Definitely my fave summer flick!
I give it a 9/10.
A great, great movie! Definitely my fave summer flick!
I give it a 9/10.