The Ballad of Buster Scruggs This took me by surprise. The jovial singing tunes along with casual homicide with no one batting an eye was something I could have never imagined. In the few minutes that it lasts, it does have a fair share of twists and turns and brilliant camera work. That bar scene I still fondly remember after seeing other stories.
Near Algodones The few minutes that James Franco's character experiences, most don't experience in a lifetime. He tries to rob a bank but is punished for an entirely different reason. The last expression on his face of wistful nonchalance is pure gold. By the second story you know they are all about the wild west and build anticipation.
Meal Ticket It's just heart-wrenching what is happening to good art and artists. Harry Melling's oratory skills are as brilliant as the ill his fate is. This segment has Liam Neeson, and while he leaves a lasting impression with his brooding charisma and tall frame, Harry's artist remained strong in my mind even after all the stories were told.
All gold ticket This was a good one and fits well in the overall collection, but the weakest of them according to me.
The Gal Who Got Rattled Zoe Kazan's Alice was beautiful. Vulnerable yet confident. Standing her ground. It was a longer segment, probably to slowly let her character develop. The first scene of the suppertime discussions portrays her as a very timid person, not going beyond what her brother commands. They are migrating from one part of the country to the other and this journey brings something unexpected. Easily one of the best stories of the lot.
The Mortal Remains Pretty much rides on the acting and delivery prowess of the cast, this is interesting but isn't the best.
Overall, all the tales keep a solid connection with the wild west. For someone not from the USA, and not well-versed in Western movies, this acted as a gateway movie. From bank heists to Comanche raids, the movie brings about many stereotypical elements of the era. It also does this beautifully on screen. Instead of the rustic muddy air of usual Westerns, this is bright and high-definition. I like Coen Brother's camerawork, it's worth watching for that alone. When it is Coen brothers, it is already a class apart, but among other Coen brothers' works, this wouldn't rank too high.
Review by SolBlockedParent2023-06-11T14:24:12Z
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
This took me by surprise. The jovial singing tunes along with casual homicide with no one batting an eye was something I could have never imagined. In the few minutes that it lasts, it does have a fair share of twists and turns and brilliant camera work. That bar scene I still fondly remember after seeing other stories.
Near Algodones
The few minutes that James Franco's character experiences, most don't experience in a lifetime. He tries to rob a bank but is punished for an entirely different reason. The last expression on his face of wistful nonchalance is pure gold. By the second story you know they are all about the wild west and build anticipation.
Meal Ticket
It's just heart-wrenching what is happening to good art and artists. Harry Melling's oratory skills are as brilliant as the ill his fate is. This segment has Liam Neeson, and while he leaves a lasting impression with his brooding charisma and tall frame, Harry's artist remained strong in my mind even after all the stories were told.
All gold ticket
This was a good one and fits well in the overall collection, but the weakest of them according to me.
The Gal Who Got Rattled
Zoe Kazan's Alice was beautiful. Vulnerable yet confident. Standing her ground. It was a longer segment, probably to slowly let her character develop. The first scene of the suppertime discussions portrays her as a very timid person, not going beyond what her brother commands. They are migrating from one part of the country to the other and this journey brings something unexpected. Easily one of the best stories of the lot.
The Mortal Remains
Pretty much rides on the acting and delivery prowess of the cast, this is interesting but isn't the best.
Overall, all the tales keep a solid connection with the wild west. For someone not from the USA, and not well-versed in Western movies, this acted as a gateway movie. From bank heists to Comanche raids, the movie brings about many stereotypical elements of the era. It also does this beautifully on screen. Instead of the rustic muddy air of usual Westerns, this is bright and high-definition. I like Coen Brother's camerawork, it's worth watching for that alone. When it is Coen brothers, it is already a class apart, but among other Coen brothers' works, this wouldn't rank too high.