lonsome Dove disappointment

This is a 2 DVD movie. It was great, but it didn't go far enough. There is no ending. It just stops.

Lonesome Dove--Frederick Remington lives on

Lonesome Dove appeared on a channel last Saturday and Sunday that I rarely view. I had never seen this movie before--and was immediately transfixed by the epic Western landscape, the authentic costumes of the time, the vivid color, all reminding me of the paintings of that great artist of the Old West Frederick Remington. I wonder if its director and photographer had Remngton in mind when they shot both the scenes and the cowboys (and Indians). I was relieved to see that a "half-breed" Blue Duck (?) were not drawn in politically correct colors, to keep from offending Native Americans. There were bad Indians, as there were bad white hombres. Witness that sergeant of cavalry who tried to commandeer a kid's horse--and gor his comeuppance fo his pains. Duval and his buddy were peerless! I am surpised that none of the other knowledgeble reviewers didn't mention Remington--a great American painter and depicter of the Old West. There are several available website links to the artist along with repros of many of his paintings with subjects ranging from cattle drives to attacks on wagon trains. Also reminescent of Texas cattle drives as recorded in the works of Frank Dobie.

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Lonesome Dove DVD


Lonesome Dove stars Robert Duval and Tommy Lee Jones in a western about two ex-Texas Rangers on a cattle drive to Montana. It is based on Larry McMurty's book by that name. To me it is one of the most realistic westerns ever made.

Recommended for fans of western movies.

Gunner December, 2007