Dori and I just finished watching this stunning Western about one man trying to kill another for a painfully tragic wrong done to him years in the past. It is beautifully shot and well-acted (Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson co-star), and if the plot sounds typically Western, it is. But the ending is not. It will surprise you. If you're familiar with John Wayne's films, the lessons that linger after Seraphim Falls will definitely resonate, even though the look and pace of the movie are unlike most early Westerns in every way.
One thing I enjoyed about Seraphim Falls was the fact that the dialogue and script do not make everything in the plot obvious. In other words, this movie does not treat viewers as unintelligent, needing every little detail spelled out. Instead, it allows things to happen that explain the plot--a mark of good literature and good film-making alike.
Warnings: Some foul language is peppered throughout, and a lot of realistic, gruesome violence is shown. It is definitely not a film to let the kids watch, but it would not offend most adults I know, and in the end it is actually edifying.
Summary: If you enjoy a compelling movie with adventure, guns and horses aplenty, combined with a meaningful plot, this movie is for you. I can't give too much away, but suffice it to say this film is worth an hour and 45 minutes of your time in more ways than one.
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