The Sisters Brothers

Across the unvarying frontier, it takes a worthwhile pondering to differentiate from the frequently seen norms, whether eventful or conversational. Through expected calibers, this western treks similarly but reasons fortunately in the characterized foregrounds whilst finely elevated by the cast's convictions in struggling pathos that may cause dissent in addition to minimal engagement indicated by its pacing. (B)

Great actors but the movie doesn't know what it wants to be or how to get there. It feels like it is headed somewhere and then seems as though someone else took over the story and script halfway through and changed it. The ending doesn't even match the story. It took bad because I really wanted to enjoy it. Would have been a much better book.

All of this has been done better in older movies. Too many gross-out scenes, drinking and carousing. Good actors in a forgettable movie.

I dont usually watch movies more than once, if its really good twice. I've seen it four times now and it captivates me each time. This is my top 3 movies of all time, and i think it is number one.

Decent film that took it's time to build but got there in the end. While it's not the best western in modern time it's formidable cast and unique story it is a film I would recommend if you don't get bored easily. Overall I watched it for Joaquin phoenix but it is a above average western but unfortunately the film is ruined by miscasting (Riz Ahmed) and too much of a slow build up. Grade: B+

An excellent western with a unique story. Great acting and costuming.

Maybe the most realistic western ever made. A simple story but I truly beautiful film and, John C Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix make an amusing duo.

A little gem of a western. Audiard's first english movie is a tightly crafted flick with standout performances from Reilly and the underrated Riz Ahmed.

3.5 stars; The movie is called "The Sisters Brothers". And yes, there is no "and" between "Brothers" and "Sisters". That is the Brothers name. After you watch the movie, you can see it has two meanings. Normally, I'm not a big Western movie fan. But when I see a good one, I get thoroughly engrossed in it. I've said before that there is no better moral play than a good Western. It's a little long, 2 hours, but well worth the time spent. It is an 'Adult', with the emphasis on 'Adult', 'Western'. The dialog gets very sophisticated for a Western. The acting is superb. Veteran actors John C Riley, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Riz Ahmed are excellent. In all, it's a very long journey to get to a very satisfying End.

Gorgeous on-location shots and excellent production design. A focus on characters lends each of them sufficient development so as to not be a caricature like in many other westerns. The story has an interesting message of redemption, change and greed, but there isn't too much to it, not leaving the viewer with much to consider after or even during the film.