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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

2007 · 160 min

A slow, haunting meditation on fame and betrayal, with gorgeous imagery and a lingering sense of doom.

Tagline: Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
Overview: Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and eerie. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Obsession, betrayal, identity, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
identity
guilt
fate
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild