The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford

I went to see a preview of this film on Monday and forgot to write the review then, so given that its out yesterday/today, I'll just do a potted version.

1. This film is long - 160 minutes. And to its credit, it doesn't abandon the story at James's death but continues to show the decline and breakdown of Robert Ford post-assassination.
2. Brad Pitt's performance is brilliant, although sometimes just a little un-nerving and a little lost in direction. His version of Jesse James almost becomes TOO eccentric.
3. Casey Affleck - genius performance, anyone who says otherwise should be shot in the back.
4. Also great performances from Sam Rockwell (as Charley Ford, Robert's brother and in a MUCH better position to benefit his career than as Zaphod Beeblebrox) and Paul Schneider (as Dick Liddle), a relative new-comer in acting.
5. Cinematography was fantastic...the most stunning shots throughout the film.

There. That's all I have for this. Go and see it, but be prepared to pay attention and not drift off. Save half your bag of M&Ms for later in the film.