Comanche Moon

I watched this with my dad and we both came to an agreement; this was terrible. I felt like I wasted 3 days waiting for something to happen that was grasp my attention. Nothing did!
What the hell was the point of this besides wasting my time?
This shouldn't be bought--it should be given away for free.

Steve Zahn was excellent as Gus. The whole movie was good. I watched it and then I went back and watched Dead Mans Walk and then watched Lonesome Dove. I hope there will be another movie after this one to tie up with Lonesome Dove. I just love the characters they are so real.

Back in the 1840's the State Texas was known as the Texas Republic, a harsh environment where several cultures clashed: Apache and Comanche, Anglos and Hispanics, for the most part, Mexicans. The battle over land, water and resources was furious, the spirit of these men as they set out to conquer, indomitable. The Texas Rangers were members of a law enforcement agency that investigated crimes from murder to political corruption, tracking fugitives and forging most important events in Texas history.

In their early days, the Texas Rangers protected the frontier against Indian attacks on settlers, then serving as scouts, spies, couriers, and guides for those wishing to settle in the West. These men were trained to aim, fire and reload their weapons from horseback, an amazing development from the usual technique of dismounting before shooting at enemies and reloading.

This is the second installment to a trilogy centered on the lives of two men, Augustus "Gus" McCrae, played by Steve Zahn and Woodrow Call, played by Karl Urban.

Comanche Moon presents the Rangers, now serving under an eccentric character played by Val Kilmer, working to protect the territories against the Comanches. Buffalo Hump, played by Wes Studi, and his son Blue Duck, played by Adam Beach.

We see the men falling in love, with Call playing the role of a quiet, introspective and isolative man who does not know how to understand and therefore, handle women, get involved with a prostitute who bears him a son. McRae falls in love with the store owner's daughter, Clara, but because his style of life is not to be depended upon, they never make it to marriage.

The movie brings romance, adventure and a view to life in the west. Don't miss it.

Larry McMurtry's prequel is not the instant classic Lonesome Dove was but this adaption of his novel is still worthwhile. Steve Zahn and Karl Urban are credible as McCrae and Call while Val Kilmer gives a bravura performance as the eccentric Captain Scull. The supporting cast all do well especially Wes Studi as the Commanche Chief Buffalo Hump. Filmed in Widescreen HD and with high production standards this should please most Western fans.

The story and writing was realy good. The acting, scenery and costumes were excellent. Unfortunately the editing was poorly executed. Timing was off with slow responses with many scene changes not matching up. Take this back to the cutting board boys and I think you would have the quality and success of "Lonesome Dove".