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Open Range
2003 139 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada R 16+
★7.3
Action, Drama, Western
Director: Kevin Costner
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Description
A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$58.33M
Worldwide:
$68.3M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Robert Duvall
Actor
Diego Luna
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Open Range is widely regarded as a masterful, atmospheric revival of the traditional Western that prioritizes character-driven storytelling over high-octane action. While a small minority finds the plot clichéd or the pacing sluggish, the vast majority praises the film for its authentic period detail, strong lead performances, and a climactic shootout that ranks among the genre's best.
| Acting | Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner anchor the film with magnetic chemistry and portrayals that embody the principled, rugged cowboy archetype. | |
| Cinematography | The film features stunning, immersive cinematography that captures the vast, atmospheric landscapes of the American West. | |
| Direction | The climactic final shootout is widely praised as a visceral, realistic, and masterfully executed sequence that serves as a high point for the genre. | |
| Pacing | The narrative prioritizes slow-burn character development and deliberate, contemplative pacing; this is either viewed as a rewarding, immersive experience or a sluggish, slow-moving burden. | |
| Acting | Michael Gambon's portrayal of the primary antagonist is viewed by several critics as both overacted and underutilized. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is polarizing, with some praising its focus on human relationships and realistic dialogue, while others criticize it as primitive and overly sentimental. |