'Underappreciated' Western is so gripping film fans call it one of best ever made
A Western film has been catching people's attention of late, as viewers have been left stunned by how good it is and are encouraging others to watch it as they think it's "underappreciated"
Film enthusiasts adore a quality Western, with the genre experiencing a surge in popularity recently, as countless cinema lovers have been celebrating classic Westerns. Recently, another picture has been grabbing viewers' attention as they cannot stop talking about how exceptional it is, and audiences are urging others to give it a watch.
The film was recently mentioned on Reddit after people were seeking suggestions of what to stream. It's accessible to watch on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, having been originally released back in 2006. Since then, audiences have been captivated, and they've been eager to commend the picture for being both "brutal" and "brilliant."
It follows after numerous Western enthusiasts have been posting their suggestions online. Just last month, people were celebrating a "masterpiece" that they cannot stop viewing because it's so exceptional.
A Reddit user wrote: "I've recently been watching a TON of Westerns, but I find the ones I like the most are more modern (Tombstone, 3:10 to Yuma, Unforgiven). Of course, I do like most of the old ones I've seen, but they tend to be slower for my liking.
"With what I have listed, what Westerns would I like?" After the post was published, people were all too eager to contribute their opinions.
One person commented: "The Proposition, Hostiles, Seraphim Falls, Old Henry!" To this, someone else responded: "The Proposition is an all time favourite movie for me. Old Henry was such a great surprise.
"One of my favourite movie experiences in recent years. I haven't seen the other two, but will give them a watch."
A third chimed in with: "The Proposition was so good." For those unfamiliar, The Proposition is an Australian Western film directed by John Hillcoat and penned by screenwriter and musician Nick Cave.
It boasts a star-studded cast including Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt and more, set against the backdrop of 1880s Australia. The plot revolves around a lawman (Ray Winstone) who presents renegade Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) with a challenging proposition.
To spare his younger brother from the gallows, he must track down and kill his older brother (Danny Huston), a wanted man accused of rape and murder. As Charlie ventures into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, he grapples with a moral quandary that inevitably leads to violence.
Meanwhile, on social media, the film has been garnering rave reviews. One viewer shared: "There are some movies that I can smell, and this is one of them. Overall, a brutal but fun movie to watch."
Another enthused: "I absolutely love this movie, I recommend it to everyone." A third echoed: "Great, dark, nasty Western. Love it."
A fourth added: "Oh man. This is one of my all time favourites. Limited dialogues, beautiful desert scenes and Nick Cave. Guy Pearce was amazing in it."
A fifth praised: "One of the best Westerns ever made." Another fan reminisced: "The spear scene is forever etched in my memory. Supremely underappreciated movie. I don't think it's underrated."