After a little while on the road, Charley convinces Jesse to let Bob join them. The more time Bob spends with Jesse, the more his admiration weakens and his hatred grows. It becomes painfully obvious that either Bob is going to kill Jesse, or Jesse is going to kill Bob. You already know which one it was.

No review of this film would be complete without mentioning the homosexual undertones between Ford and James. James is obviously not a homosexual, and I don't believe Ford was either, but his admiration for James was so intense that it needed some kind of sexual release, which was obviously out of the question. Without this much-needed release, the admiration turned to extreme hatred.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is really an exceptional picture, however, it is not an action film. I heard stories of teenagers going into the theater expecting action and actually walking out. I would hate for someone to be expecting something so drastically different from what they get that they would feel that strongly against this picture.

As I mentioned earlier, Roger Deakins' cinematography in this film is absolutely splendid. He also did the cinematography on No Country for Old Men, as well as The Shawshank Redemption and many other great films. The way he shoots landscapes is reminiscent of an old David Lean epic.

Casey Affleck is absolutely superb in his Oscar-nominated role as Robert Ford. He shows great range and versatility taking on the many complex moods of the character. Brad Pitt, as always, is also magnificent. I have yet to see him perform poorly in any of his films. He can truly play any role and have you lost in his portrayal or his character.

I would definitely recommend The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. With beautiful cinematography, brilliant acting, and great direction, it should go near the top of anyone’s list. Just please don't fool yourself into thinking you're going to see some fast paced shoot-‘em up.

Overall 3.5/4 Stars Grade = B+