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73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

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  • Starring: Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone
  • Summary: Set against the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the 1880s Australian outback, The Proposition is a visually stunning tale of loyalty, revenge and the quest for justice in a land without rule. (First Look Pictures Releasing)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    A movie you cannot turn away from; it is so pitiless and uncompromising, so filled with pathos and disregarded innocence, that it is a record of those things we pray to be delivered from.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    100
    Directed by John Hillcoat, this Aussie feature perfectly re-creates the charbroiled landscapes and cruel psychodrama of the old Sergio Leone westerns, with John Hurt particularly fine as a raging old mountain goat.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    60
    A good film, but it should've been a great one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. JonathanH.
    10
    An excellent film, especially when viewed in a movie house. Visually stunning and a good story too.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. TimR
    5
    You know, the cinematography was impressive, the cast was well placed, and the setting was very tangible. Ray Winstone as Captain Stanley was, without question, the best part of this film ... his performance and delivery were continually intriguing. This is not to side step the other fine performances, mainly by Guy and Emily. My scoring is mostly due to distaste of the subject matter...it was VERY harsh, and very real in how it delivered the evil and disgusting side of sinful man. [***SPOILERS***] Perhaps I should rate it higher than, because it did such a “good job” of making me almost ill trying to take it all in, especially when half the scenes leave your mind still wondering, "what else happened. How did they do that evil thing. what might it look like..." etc. More of a western-style horror to me. “Tombstone”, this is my golden standard for a western. This movie adds nothing good to the imagination or spirit.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. Simon
    1
    One of the most achingly slow and boring films i've sen in a long time, beautifully shot, but cold have been told in 30 mins!
    • 1 of 2 users said yes

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