This is a very elegant and beautiful film. My colleagues liked the picture of the film. When I saw it, I was really fascinated by the photography. The use of light and shadow, the composition and framing of the scene took a lot of thought, such as the beginning of the big train robbery. , the steam of the train and the strong spotlights on the front of the locomotive, the shadows of the forest cast on the masked thief, how many interesting and memorable images can be produced by the combination of these elements. I vaguely feel that the shot of the steam locomotive is a little tribute to the train's approaching station. (maybe)
Western movies originally seemed to be a bit outdated genre. Recently, there seems to be a revival momentum. There have been many excellent productions, and they have made a great appearance at the Oscars. The main line, which leads to other types and themes of works, in this sense, this genre has always been endless. Personally, I feel that modern westerns have abandoned or weakened the heroism of the past, and more recently focused on the depth of character, loneliness, vulnerability, and even existentialism. The story of Jesse James is like 'che', which has penetrated into the West. the level of pop culture. This film tells this well-known story, the story changes, the focus is on the other side, and it is inserted into the current celebrity culture, the 15 minutes of fame of an unknown person, and the feeling of sadness.
Finally, to mention the score, Nick Cave and Warren Wallis are a perfect match for this film, and at the end I make a guest appearance as a hotel tramp singer, singing Ballad of Jesse James.
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