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

User Review

  • 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 representation of Ford, but overall the film is quite fascinating and educational.