The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

2007 R 160 Minutes

Action | Drama | Western

Outlaw Jesse James is rumored be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brothe...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Although many are frustrated by the painstaking slowness of the story, The Assassination of Jesse James thrives off its slow, deliberate storytelling. Flaws here and there do appear with overstated narration and a generally inaccurate representati... Read the full review »
  • BarneyNuttall

    BarneyNuttall

    8 / 10
    Similar in tone to True Grit, the assassination of blah blah is a woeful take of betrayal. It plods along slowly but with purpose towards what seems to be the only conclusion; one which I'm sure you can guess. We follow Casey Affleck's meek Rober... Read the full review »