The Ballad of Lefty Brown
The Ballad of Lefty Brown

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The Ballad of Lefty Brown

2017
Movie
105 min
English

Aging sidekick Lefty Brown has ridden with Eddie Johnson his entire life. But when a rustler kills Eddie, Lefty is forced from his partner’s shadow and must confront the ugly realities of frontier justice.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users73%
Director: Jared MosheGenres: Western, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Aging outlaw Lefty Brown is framed for the murder of his longtime friend and partner, Senator Edward Johnson. To clear his name and avenge his friend's death, Lefty embarks on a perilous journey across the American West. Along the way, he is pursued by a relentless U.S. Marshal and must confront his own mortality and the ghosts of his past.

Critical Reception

The Ballad of Lefty Brown received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Bill Pullman's performance and the film's classic Western aesthetic. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and slow-paced, failing to fully capitalize on its compelling premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bill Pullman delivers a compelling performance as the titular character.

  • The film successfully captures the feel of a classic Western.

  • The pacing and narrative occasionally falter, detracting from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's Western atmosphere and Bill Pullman's lead performance, finding it a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry into the genre. Some viewers noted a slower pace in parts but ultimately found the story engaging.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the mountains of Montana, providing an authentic backdrop for the Western setting.

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