Cole Younger & The Black Train
Cole Younger & The Black Train

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Cole Younger & The Black Train

2012
Movie
90 min
English

Cole Younger & The Black Train traces Cole Younger's experiences with the Black Train first as a teenager, then into adult life as he partners with Jesse James to create the most notorious outlaw band of the old West, the James-Younger gang.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Tom E. BrownGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In the aftermath of the Civil War, notorious outlaw Cole Younger finds himself on the run from the law and his own past. He encounters a mysterious train, known only as The Black Train, that seems to offer a strange form of redemption or damnation. Younger must confront his demons and decide his fate as the train hurtles towards an unknown destination.

Critical Reception

Cole Younger & The Black Train received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a revisionist Western narrative and its gritty atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some praise for the lead but criticism for the supporting cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Some viewers found the film's darker take on the Western genre intriguing.

  • Many critics pointed to a lack of clarity in the narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's visual style was occasionally highlighted as a positive, but not enough to save the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cole Younger & The Black Train were scarce and generally unfavorable, with common complaints focusing on a confusing storyline and a perceived lack of payoff for the established premise.

Fun Fact

The film was an independent production with a limited release, contributing to its low visibility and lack of widespread critical attention.

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