All in all, a really great Western. Just a real fun movie. Excellent, believable dialogue by all three main characters.

Anyone who gives this movie less than an 8, is proof of the comment by R.A. Heinlien that "Being non-productive themselves, ctitics can hate all productive people equally."

Ben K, apart from the fact that you've given away a suprise in the movie from your first sentence, you do not have the right to slag off other people's enthusiasms for a movie just because you didn't like it. The movie is very naturalistic, and embraces the feel of classic westerns while taking care not to decend into cliché. Costner and Duvall make a great pairing and play off each other very well and are ably supported by Bening and Gambon (though he's not given as much screen time as I always want him too). One of the best cinema shootouts in film history too (though there are shades of Unforgiven throughout the second half of the film, albeit not a bad film to grab themes from). It's a slow-burner of a film but one which is ultimately more rewarding than other fast-moving westerns.… Expand

I watched this movie last night and it is due back today at noon. But "who cares" about the late fee, I have to watch it again! Tombstone had the best gunfight scene of the 90"s. This movie has the best gunfight scene this decade. And yes, while Costner's character has issues with his past. Don't we all? His characters life's experience is what molds him into the bold and courageous man who rises up against the evils of the town. Go rent it NOW!! Definitely a DVD to own!… Expand

I think Kevin Costner should stick to Westerns!! This in my opinion is the best movie he has made since "Dances With Wolves" which by the way is my favorite all time move. Duvall is mesmerizing as he was in "Lonesome Dove". Lots of Action, a Love Story, and just a good ole Western. Thought they forgot how to make em!!

One of Costner's better movies. He let Duvall have the lead it worked great.

Duvall at his very best -- and nobody else in the film lets him down, not even the bad guys. Outstanding, in the old mold.

I absolutely loved this movie. Duval and Costner worked very well together. Costner was smart enough to let Duval's star shine. The love scene between Costner & Bening without so much as a kiss was conveyed in superb acting by both. Definitely in time will become a classic. Kudo's to all for such a well made enjoyable movie.

Just came back from seeing Open Range and thoroughly enjoyed it. Robert Duvall was his usual excellent self and the supporting cast including the Director Kevin Costner was excellent. This film really had the touch and feel of the Old West before Wyatt Earp came to Dodge. Definitely a movie worth seeing.

I loved everything about this movie. Perfect casting, great acting, great atmosphere, beautiful cinematography. I found it mesmerizing. The story isn't original or complicated but it didn't need to be. "Open Range" may not appeal to all tastes, but it is unquestionably well-crafted on all levels. Bravo to Kevin Costner.

This movie is realistic, enjoyable, ethical and shows the quality that so often is lacking in recent Hollywood films. I applaud Mr. Costner and his cast and crew for a wonderful film! I wish critics would review movies based upon their quality rather than the narrow-minded opinions of what Mr. Costner is or should be...Thank you MR. COSTNER!!!

Not "The Wild Bunch" but would rank in my top 5 Westerns along Lonesome Dove, Outlaw Josey Wales and Unforgiven.

Felt very real. Excellent acting. Good plot. Just enough humor. Get over Costner's past and judge this on its merits. Destined to be a Western classic.

Open Range is not a film for people who expect a shoot-em up blockbuster. This is a film that appeals to people who love the old western genre. Coster takes a lesson from old classic westerns like "High Noon" and "The Searches" to create this new (and soon to be) western classic.

(***1/2-out of 4) Director/star: *Kevin Costner's 3rd directorial attempt. 1st of course was 1990's grand 0SCAR sweeping *"Dances With Wolves"/2nd-"The Postman" which had the misfortune of not only being a big dud, but also opening on the day of *"Titanic!" & now this terrificly realistic Western. & *Robert Duvall-(1931-) one of our finest actors, delivers another superb performance. Very similar to the 1 he played in the '80 tv mini-series "Lonesome Dove" Both cowboys here are terrific together. & as opposed to most of the summer violence, this violence is the real-deal! The massive gunfight towards the final of this dark western is one of the best! Not quite in the league of the final of "Shane" (1953) But certainly better than most cinema sequences today. & this also owes a lot to *Eastwood's magnifico OSCAR winning *"Unforgiven" from 1992 as well. In it's tone, darkness & violence! *Costner has completed his finest film in at least a decade!… Expand

This is a very good film, and its made to look even better by the load of garbage that's been the movie summer of 2003. Lazy critics will go after Costner using Waterworld or the Postman as ammo, but anyone with a keen eye and head for film should be able to see that this is great stuff. Moody, complex, and ultimately satisfying, Open Range avoids a paint-by-numbers approach. One of the top 5 films of the year so far.… Expand

Costner is back in style!

This is a masterpiece western. This is what movies are ment to be. A pleasure and delight to watch. The end gun fight is the best Ive ever seen great action and masterfully edited