The Quick and the Dead (1995)
A fun western in between different filmmaking periods.
Presentation:
Sharon Stone, young Leonardo DiCaprio and a wide cast fill out a diverse palette of characters that make you want to root for nearly everyone. This is an epic cast for 1995 and the screenplay is a ton of fun. The premise of the film is very engaging with a classic competition wittling down until the final players. With charismatic characters, you'll be rooting for your own character arc, though I have to say Russell Crowe's character is borderline frustrating. This plot structure compels you to watch until the very end. And like any good film, even if you know what happens you'll still enjoy it anyway because you want to see how the characters reach the finish line. Character focused vibrant personalities make this my favorite style of popcorn flicks from the 90s.
Conclusion:
The world building is immaculate with it's own 1990s style in between classic western and modern. it's just a whole lot of fun and a great entry into older westerns. If westerns are too serious for you, this kind of progressive level boss structure is what you’re missing.
Recommendations
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