I am a big fan of westerns. I've read at least a dozen books of western films. Almost all of those books have high praise for "Monte Walsh". But for me, it always misses the mark. There are a few great moments in this movie. There are also a lot of strong performances, especially by Jack Palance. The movie looks great and the music fits the mood perfectly. The movie, however, is just too melancholy. "Monte Walsh" is just too much of a downer. When they throw in some humor, I laugh. But then something sad happens. I will never criticize anyone for liking "Monte Walsh". There is a lot to like but for me it's never quite as satisfying a movie as I would like.
Review of Monte Walsh
