The Harder They Fall
Dude, why are more people not talking about this movie? This is, by far, one of the best films of the entire year.
Establishing a fun atmosphere while simultaneously creating high stakes and strong tension is not an easy task to accomplish, but this film makes it look like a walk in the park. Goddamn this was so fun to watch. Plus it has an absolutely outstanding ensemble cast, each actor separately embodying their roles so well that no one feels underdeveloped or left behind in the shuffle of this film's grand story. Just wow.
My only complaint is that I think the third act, as do all westerns, sort of loses itself in just a mindless shootout. 952
But even so, it manages to inject the battle with a creative and unique sense of style. It's far from bad. Just in comparison to the brilliance of the first two acts, it falls short.
But overall, fantastic movie. Definitely one of my favorites of the year. 596