Appaloosa News

Renee Zellweger's 'Appaloosa' Welcomes Trailer

August 06, 2008 10:08:56

After "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" and "3:10 to Yuma", another Western movie, "Appaloosa", will be brought to the big screen. Yet, before it is screened in limited theaters on October 3, the trailer to the drama starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger has been released.

Based on Robert B. Parker's 2005 Western novel of the same name, "Appaloosa" follows the story of two friends hired to protect a western town from a renegade rancher and his gang. However, their plans are disrupted when an attractive widow comes to the town. Despite the fact that the story also involved the widow, the trailer highlights on the gun fighting and the pair of friends as the men of law.

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Renee Zellweger Lands Role in Appaloosa

August 07, 2007 04:08:21

Lending hands to construct a strong cast lineup for the project, Renee Zellweger has signed on to join both Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen in Western drama "Appaloosa" which Harris is set to direct from the script he wrote alongside Robert Knott.

Adapted from Robert B. Parker's novel of the same name, pic concerns a pair of friends who get hired to protect a lawless town suffering at the hands of a renegade rancher, but the arrival of an attractive widow disrupts their plans to attain the goal.

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Ed Harris to Construct "Appaloosa" with Viggo Mortensen and Diane Lane

September 15, 2006 09:09:54

Sets eyes to get himself double jobs, Ed Harris is intending to both star and direct "Appaloosa", a Western flick based on Robert B. Parker's novel of the same title. In bringing the project to the surface, the "Winter Passing" actor has gathered his co-star in "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen, and Diane Lane together in the cast line-up.

"Ed's working on financing now and has every intention of making the film," so Parker revealed. "I've seen the script, and it's top notch." Harris himself has put hopes to start filming the picture next fall.

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I thought it was outstanding. It was not predictable, it had a moral to the story and it was well acted. It's one of those films I could watch over and over again.

posted by ninabonitademirna on Sep 11, 2008

First few scenes a little uneven, but its was a real romp. And everyone got what they deserved. I always love that. Lots of fun. I bet Ed Harris' song during credits becomes a big hit on line and elsewhere. L.A. premiere was 5 star. Caterers's amazing.

posted by Terryannsmulen on Sep 18, 2008

I forgot to mention...Renee Zellweger does not play your typical Western genre whore. But she is a big ol' tramp for sure.

posted by Terryannsmulen on Sep 18, 2008

Too long; scenes drag on and on. Nothing new; typical Western--bad guys versus the good guys--the good guys win!

posted by Josephine on Sep 30, 2008

Does anyone know who compsed the song that played in the trailer?

posted by shaymensole on Oct 05, 2008

It is the only movie I have ever fallen asleep in! Drags and drags with a so-so storyline (from what little I saw of it). I really tried to SEE it, but just couldn't stay awake. It lulled me to sleep, even though I had really looked forward to seeing it.

posted by golfnutz on Oct 06, 2008

Slower than a shootem up action adventure movie? Yes, it's a Western & a very well done Western. Great photography, acting & story, best of all it's authentic. What slows it down somewhat is the authenticity, but that transports you to 1882 New Mexico. For those that appreciate Westerns & the Old West - it's a must see. Cudos to Ed Harris bringing this to the screen.

posted by James Bond on Oct 09, 2008

Ed Harris is GREAT!

posted by Appaloosa on Oct 27, 2008

Like an old-fashioned western!

posted by Appaloosa on Nov 02, 2008

This is a character study. There is no black or white but everything is shades of gray. The motivations of people are considered and people make choices based on their needs and beliefs. Viggo and Ed Harris were wonderful, Jeremy Irons is always a great bad guy. Renee was one of the more interesting characters I've seen in a movie. Hated her but it was intriguing.

posted by lwing on Nov 03, 2008

This is a very well written and even better performed Western. Every person is entitled to their own opinion. Nonetheless, I find it challenging to believe that any fan of a Western and/or comprehensive character development could possibly fall asleep on this movie. Another poster asked this quesiton. I will ask it again. Does anyone know the music that plays in this trailer? It is also in the trailer for Changeling. Unforuntately, it is not on either soundtrack.

posted by georgiascorpion on Nov 12, 2008

The song is called "House of Cards" by Automachine, ale yes, you probably heard this in "Pride and Glory's" trailer.

posted by Mody on Jan 04, 2009

absolutely loved every minute of this movie.ed harris is an under rated actor.i love viggo too....

posted by yankee on Aug 02, 2009

I'm a western fan and found this movie to be excellent..the actors and authenticity and music were very good..Ed Harris & Viggo Mortesen's characters were suberb..Just a great movie all the way around.

posted by yosemitesam51 on Aug 03, 2009