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Director Edward Zwick's epic romance, set against the backdrop of WWI and the wide sky and rugged terrain of Montana, stars Anthony Hopkins as William Ludlow, an idealistic retired colonel who disapproves of the war and the army's indecent treatment of Native Americans. Abandoned by his blue-blooded wife, Ludlow raises his three sons in the remote foothills of Montana with the help of Native American friends. Before the war, Samuel (Henry Thomas) brings home his fiancee from the East Coast, Susannah (Julia Ormond), a stunning beauty who can ride, rope, and hunt like the Ludlow boys. When the war breaks out, Samuel, the youngest and most idealistic son, enlists in the army. Brothers Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Tristan (Brad Pitt) follow suit, more as protectors than as cohorts. Despite their best efforts, however, Samuel dies in battle. Upon returning home, Tristan becomes involved with Susannah, who is devastated by her loss but profoundly attracted to the brooding brother. However, tormented by his inability to save his little brother's life, Tristan abandons her and sets out on a long journey of self-discovery. During his absence, Alfred reveals his own passion for Susannah. Although she does not reciprocate his feelings, Susannah--who has despaired of ever seeing Tristan again--agrees to become his wife. Ultimately, Tristan does return, setting off a dangerous conflict between the brothers.
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I purchased the movie for my wife. She really likes the movie. I found the price on Overstock.com to be very reasonable, and the product was delivered in a fair amount of time. It was also in a plainly-marked box, so that my wife could not detect what was inside..
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lottaflicks from Phoenix, AZ, Jan 3, 2007
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3 out of 5 - Entertainment Value:
5 out of 5 - Value:5 out of 5
The story is broad and deep. Performances are excellent. Haunting film. One to see many times. When it first played in theaters, reviewers were armed to attack the giant names in the cast. Couldn't totally knock them, so some reviewers settled for saying the movie was less than expected. However, we movie buffs know how fickle reviewers are, because films that may have gotten 2 or 3 stars when they first came out are often given 4 or 5 stars a few years later and put on the "classics" list. This film is one of those.
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