“What a joke!” That was my reaction when I first heard about this movie but then I saw a trailer. “Okay, maybe not.” The more time went by the better the movie seemed. This is one of the few non-sequel or prequel or even affiliated major movie productions of the summer and that fact alone gives it some appeal. When you add the buzz it’s been getting lately, I was actually looking forward to the screening. A couple more things also came into focus; the cast is commendable and Jon Favreau is the director. Jon solidified his name as a director after putting the Iron Mans under his belt, and with names like Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, and Adam Beach involved it’s got to be good, right? It is! From the moment the opening scene starts you are pulled in and never let go. You are dazzled with the typical classic western style cinematography and filming locations, mysterious characters, and quick, intense action. READ FULL MOVIE REVIEW

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