Simplistic Western about a man whose horse is stolen, and he handles his pride in a journey to get it back. There's nothing special about the story at all, yet Sidney J. Furie's direction(The Ipcress File) is impressive, and Marlon Brando and John Sa... (read more) Simplistic Western about a man whose horse is stolen, and he handles his pride in a journey to get it back. There's nothing special about the story at all, yet Sidney J. Furie's direction(The Ipcress File) is impressive, and Marlon Brando and John Saxon deliver solid performances.

I did not think The Appaloosa was a very good film, in fact I found it to be exceedingly dull. Marlon Brando plays Mateo, a drifter who goes to see an old friend who's father had taken him in as a child in plans to start a ranch with him and his fami... (read more) I did not think The Appaloosa was a very good film, in fact I found it to be exceedingly dull. Marlon Brando plays Mateo, a drifter who goes to see an old friend who's father had taken him in as a child in plans to start a ranch with him and his family. Not long after his arrival, a Mexican gangster comes and steals his stallion which he was planning to use to start up this ranch, so Mateo chases after him. The story is really not very interesting, and Brando seems uninspired. Also for about the first twenty minutes Brando has this rediculous beard which is so obviously fake, you can even see where it is glued to his face. Definately not one worth seeing. Overall 1.5/4 Stars Grade = D

I think this is almost as underappreciated as 'The Missouri Breaks'. Brando's Matt Fletcher seems both tired and vengeful, but the main acting dibs go to John Saon as the leader of the pilfering Mexican bandits. The arm wrestling scene steeals the mo... (read more) I think this is almost as underappreciated as 'The Missouri Breaks'. Brando's Matt Fletcher seems both tired and vengeful, but the main acting dibs go to John Saon as the leader of the pilfering Mexican bandits. The arm wrestling scene steeals the movie, although the final shoot-out is pretty spectacular too.