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Movie critics combined give Open Range (2003) a score of 2.8401 out of 4
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Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Van DeJarnette)MovieJustice (Van DeJarnette)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at MovieJustice (Van DeJarnette)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Moda Magazine (Brian Orndorf)Moda Magazine (Brian Orndorf)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at Moda Magazine (Brian Orndorf)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
[A] very special and singular film ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Blunt Review (Emily Blunt)Blunt Review (Emily Blunt)
Open Range is a romantic, beautiful, and delightfully authentic Western. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Blunt Review (Emily Blunt)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
It’s a grand old western the way they used to make ’em, simple and elegant and cool and dusty and marvelous... the best western made since Unforgiven . ...read the complete Open Range movie review at eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Okay, I have to admit that I was bracing myself for Open Range. I kept thinking, Just what we need. Another long-winded western by falling star Kevin Costner. After a series of bombs (including more than his fair share of failed westerns), I thought ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
If you grew up on Westerns, which are now an old-time religion, Open Range is a ride you want to share. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
The casting of this film may be its greatest asset: Duvall and Costner have the easy familiarity of longtime partners. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
(Costner) musters quiet moments of humbling tenderness and knee-buckling violence, and also knows when one should outweigh the other. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Terri ClarkTerri Clark
At its best, "Open Range" is a picturesque portrayal of the unspoiled West. Debut cinematographer, James Munro, beautifully captures the wild, untamed essence of the open range. Working as an actor, producer and director on the film, Costner himself ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Terri Clark
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Homer YenHomer Yen
Sadly, heartless capitalists like Baxter (Michael Gambon) are taming the Wild West. And when Boss and Charley unknowingly eschew their herd onto land that the villain claims to be his, he decides to mercilessly teach these two a lesson. Boss's measured ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Homer Yen
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Michael Miecielica)MovieJustice (Michael Miecielica)
A simple and very predictable story, that is told wonderfully. The acting is SO good in this film that it alone is worth the admission price. However, the story is filled with clichés. It is in the end, a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at MovieJustice (Michael Miecielica)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
Costner might not be able to act, but boy can he direct. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for EDGE Boston (David Foucher)EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
The latest Kevin Costner vehicle is his best in years… and if you can get past the slow pace of the flick, it’s a welcome change from this summer’s other offerings. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.64 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
It's a gorgeously atmospheric, perfectly cast, beautifully crafted oater of the old school, made with heaps of integrity, no gimmicks and few concessions to the box office. Its only real flaw is that it strains a bit too hard to be a "classic" western. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Desson Thomson)Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
There's a lot in this movie, simple, big, small and exciting. It's the year's first serious contender for big prizes. What's not to like about this ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Easily qualifies as the best Western since Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven . ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Kevin Carr)Film Threat (Kevin Carr)
Open Range gets better the deeper you get into the story. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Film Threat (Kevin Carr)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
An imperfect but deeply involving and beautifully made Western. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The King's Room (Paul Perkins)The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
The summer is almost over and only a handful of films is left, like Pirates of the Caribbean that was a surprise hit and outstanding movie. This next film called Open Range is a another outstanding film I hope it a hit as well it deserved to ...read the complete Open Range movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
"Men are going to get killed here today, and I am going to kill ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Tom Woodward)DVDActive (Tom Woodward)
Open Range is the return to form that Kevin Costner fans have been praying for. The film spins a carefully crafted yarn, and succeeds on almost every level. At times the pacing is a little too slow for my liking, but at the end of the day this is the ...read the complete Open Range movie review at DVDActive (Tom Woodward)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
In the years since Dances With Wolves. Kevin Costner has had difficulty fine tuning the heroism he's embodied on screen. In movies like Waterworld and The Postman, he cranked things up comically high. In releases like For Love of the Game, he ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)
I'm a sucker for good westerns, and last year I was highly anticipating the release of Kevin Costner's latest film, aptly titled Open Range. I walked in with somewhat high expectations, sat down, and walked out feeling pretty good. Costner's track ...read the complete Open Range movie review at MovieFreak.com (Dennis Landmann)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Roaming the Old West with old hands like Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner is always worthwhile. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Empire Magazine [UK]Empire Magazine [UK]
Driven by character and moving along at a steadily precise pace, Open Range is proof that Kevin Costner, for one, is content to make 'em like they used to. A return to the Western in its pure, cinematic form. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)
Never has there been such a rousing, beautifully filmed western like Kevin Costner’s " Open Range" since Clint Eastwood’s "Unforgiven" in 1992. Kevin Costner plays Charley Waite, who along with three friends, including Boss ...read the complete Open Range movie review at The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Andy Hoglund)Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Andy Hoglund)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Andy Hoglund)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
A pretty darn solid Western starring Kevin Costner as a hard-nosed cattle-man with a past, Robert Duvall, as his boss and maintainer of all things honorable and Annette Bening as the helpful lady in town who also strikes up a connection with the former. ...read the complete Open Range movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
One of the many ways in which the Western has become old-fashioned is that the characters have values, and act on them. Modern action movies have replaced values with team loyalty; the characters do what they do because they want to win and they want the ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Enjoyable, well directed traditional western with a superb performance by Robert Duvall and an impressive final shoot-out.Kevin Costner’s best films tend to be either self-directed Westerns (Dances With Wolves), sports-related dramas (Field of Dreams, ...read the complete Open Range movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Harvey S. KartenHarvey S. Karten
Kevin Costner, on the other hand, requires 138 minutes to do more or less the same thing, though in his "Open Range," the good guys do get some strategic help from the people of a town that lies somewhere in the midst of a wide open range surrounded by ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Harvey S. Karten
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Susan GrangerSusan Granger
Oscarwinning director Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves") made "Silverado," his first Western, back in 1985. While it also explored the ethic of scruffy, hardbitten loners banding together to battle corruption and evil (the antagonist was also named ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Susan Granger
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Las Vegas Weekly (Richard Maynard)Las Vegas Weekly (Richard Maynard)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at Las Vegas Weekly (Richard Maynard)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)
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Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Steve RhodesSteve Rhodes
When we meet Boss Spearman (Duvall) and Charley Waite (Costner), they are a couple of free grazers cattle owners who legally let their cattle graze on open pastures that they don't own who are passing nearby a very inhospitable town run by a evil ...read the complete Open Range movie review at Steve Rhodes
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
But a great villain isn’t as necessary in a picture like this than in, for example, a Disney cartoon or a James Bond spy extravaganza. It’s the men who stand up for what they know is right, whatever the cost, that matter (along with the ...read the complete Open Range movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
...read the complete Open Range movie review at DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chris JarmickChris Jarmick
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Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Justin Case)MovieWeb (Justin Case)
...read the complete Open Range movie review at MovieWeb (Justin Case)
Open Range (2003) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Costner aside, it is a very nice film, eminently watchable and praiseworthy. Old-fashioned things like honor and trust are at play, and we as an audience are hopefully introspective enough to realize that when it comes to film entertainment, we, like ...read the complete Open Range movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
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Open Range (2003) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Open Range (2003) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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