The Assassination Of Jessse James by the coward Robert Ford

What’s it about?
Based on the novel by Ron Hansen it provides the back-story to the life of America’s most notorious outlaws and his unlikely sycophantic assassin. It offers a new depth never before addressed and adds perspective to an outlaw who was a multifaceted as he was ruthless.

Is it any good?

Whilst the characters are expertly drawn, the pace meanders between slow and static. You definitely have to be in the mood to stick with this one as at times your eyes will feel as though they are heavy quilt covers.

You’ll remember this bit:
It’s not often that a major box office draw like Pitt can be upstaged but Affleck is the scene stealer here. His unsettling performance delivers on many levels adding an ongoing unease to the story.