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This was said to be John Denver's last film. As I watched it, I couldn't help but feel sadness over that aspect. I thought this was a wonderful family film with John Denver playing a role I had longed wanted to see him in. A pioneer. A man blazing a wild mountain trail in a covered wagon. Being in the Rockies, with native Americans, bears, eagles, wolves, and mountain men. The story was very well told. The actors all played their roles to perfection. I love these kind of stories. Whenever they are made on modern film, we are able to re-live the past with these stories. I remember seeing James Reed in the mini-series North and South. I liked him as the Union soldier. He was great in this as well. The boys who played John Denver's sons looked familiar, but I couldn't place them in other projects. Entertainment Tonight highlighted the story about this final film. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. When it was shown on cable, my sister taped it for me to see. All in all, this film will be forever treasured by true-blue John Denver fans. And we all wish, more than anything, that he was still around to give us more of the same. Ten plus in my book.

I first saw this on television, wishing I had gone to see it at the movies. But I didn't know who Kevin Costner was then. I didn't know who Danny Glover, Scott Glenn, or Kevin Kline was, either. But when I first saw this movie, my eye was on just Kevin Costner. I thought he played a goofy roll, but there was just something about it that clicked with me. I am a western movie fan a hundred percent. I love the wild west. Silverado was the perfect example of the west. It has beautiful scenery, a great cast, four men who believe in truth, justice, and the American cowboy way. My favorite part is when Kevin Costner kicks in the saloon doors and comes out to kill two at once. Sensational! The only problem I have with this movie is that there isn't enough of Kevin Costner in it. I was left wanting more, more, and even more. He has an adorable laugh too. linda Hunt as the little saloon keeper was great. John Cleese as the sheriff was humurous. Everybody did their parts to perfection. This is truly a 10 plus movie. We need more westerns made in the movie making business. Silverado proudly can sit amongst Dances With Wolves, Open Range, True Grit, How The West Was Won, Wyatt Earp, Cheyenne Autumn, and the list goes on.

Unbelievably true to the genre, the time period, and how the west was. This is a great tale of literally, how the west was gun. The scenery is magnificent. Kevin Costner is the best director of his time. He knows how to deliver a good story. The gunfight is awesome. It's like actually being there amidst the fray. Outstanding. This is a 10 plus no less. Robert Duvall, Annette Benning, and the entire cast are outstanding. The love story is a nice additional touch to an already perfect story. I did not read the book it was based on, but I bet it's even better than the book. Ignore anybody who puts this masterpiece down. They don't know great cinema when they see it. I truly wish it would have been honored at the Oscars, but it's typical of them to ignore such a grand piece of cinema. What a shame. Anybody that doesn't enjoy this film simply doesn't appreciate good movies. Be sure to rent this or buy this on DVD or video. It's well worth your time.

I saw this movie on tv when it came out. I taped it and have enjoyed watching it several times. John Denver is my favorite singer. I know he no longer graces our world, but there will never be anyone else who can compare to him. He was the greatest in his field today, yesterday, and forever. Higher Ground is one of his best endeavors.

Would love, love, love to see a sequel done to this movie. It's fun even if you don't know how to play golf (and I don't). The soundtrack to this movie is really good. Especially love that song, "Big Stick" and "Nobody There But Me". Do wish there wasn't the foul language, though. I think it's a 10 plus with a little draw!

Technically, this was the first movie I saw with Kevin Costner in it. I watched it on tv one night and I thought the character of Jake (Costner) was so cute but a wild and crazy guy. It was a good western, but needed much, much more of Kevin Costner in it. Not enough for my taste. The story is good, the scenery beautiful, the dialog fun. It's a 10 stars out of 10. If you love a good western, you gotta love this one. And I do.

This movie is just plain fun. It rocks with great music, funny scenes, and sinfully gorgeous Kevin Costner. He is a dream. I love the way he delivers in this movie. I've watched it over and over and still enjoy it each time. 10**************out of 10***************!

This is to inform Matthew of NJ and others who continually bash this masterpiece that Dances With Wolves covered sacred ground. The western had long been forgotten in the movie kingdom. Kevin Costner single handedly brought it back---and brought it to life with flare, style, perfection, and beauty. He won Best Director in his first attempt at directing. That says it all. His vision into the past is like opening a book and reading the tale just as it was transcribed from one human to another. Imagine how Kevin must've felt riding horses amidst real buffalo, real Native American Indians, upon the open plains just as it was done 100 years ago. Put yourself in his boots. I guarantee you'd feel the exact same way he felt while making it, and the exact way I feel every time I watch it. There are none better, and nothing else can compare to Dances With Wolves. It deserved all 12 Oscars.

OPEN RANGE is like a fine piece of artwork on canvas that literally comes alive on screen. The cinematography is spectacular. The acting is finely crafted and moving. The story is so real and believable. The gunfight is awesome. While Robert Duvall is getting the most compliments and attention, Kevin Costner deliberately takes a back seat to Duvall. His character warrants that action. He's an employee. I think Kevin Costner is quietly superb in this role. His directing is right on target. In short, OPEN RANGE is an old west masterpiece that can proudly sit upon a shelf alongside other westerns made in yester years. It is a definate a 10.

I think in a lot of ways, Kevin Costner reminds me of Gary Cooper, John Wayne, and Jimmy Stewart. He's a man who can take a role and put his brand on it. He can do the western proud. Silverado, Wyatt Earp, Dances With Wolves...I hope they're many, many more in his future. OPEN RANGE is beautiful.

Entertainment Tonight previewed this wonderful little film as being the last thing John Denver made. It makes me sad to think this wonderful entertainer is gone from this world and will never make anything else for us to enjoy. I wish his role could have been larger and broader. He was a great actor in addition to being a great singer. We miss you in this world, J. D.

This movie is a lot of fun to watch. It's hilarious, in fact. The escapades of college men riding in an old ugly Cadillac with good music and a great story is the stuff great movies are made of. And the oh, so good looking Kevin Costner!!! The best thing about Fandango was him. A ten plus all in all.

What an incredible movie. It truly deserved to win all 12 Oscars. At least they got the 2 main ones right---Best Picture and Best Director. Kevin Costner did a brilliant job of directing this huge epic. But he should have been awarded Best Actor as well. He mastered a long forgotten language---Lakota. That was amazing. Every character in this movie was excellently portraited. The book is a classic and we're lucky it was adapted to this great movie. There are a lot of people complaining that the white race was bashed around in this movie. This is simply the interpretation of the writer. His characters were both representations of the worst of humanity and the good of humanity. If you'd rather see the white race massacre the Native Americans then you need to find another movie that will show you that. Try one of John Wayne's. His are good. They'll give you what you want. Try "The Searchers".

This movie is fun. This movie is funny. It has the best of casts. The golf, even if you don't understand golf (and I don't) is great. The music is perfect for it. The ending isn't what you'd expect. This movie is a 10 plus all the way. The best part about it? Kevin Costner totally. Along with Cheech Marin, they make a great comedic team. Wish they'd team up again. Rent it and have a good time.

Revenge is a good story and the acting is superb. I wish it had a happier ending, but all in all the ending is appropriate. I wish there wasn't so much cursing in it also. I think a good story can be told without using the foul language. But all in all, this is a 10.

I'm not the biggest baseball fan there is, but when baseball is the feature of a Costner movie, I'm there all the way. Bull Durham was great. I could've did without all the cursing, but he was so sexy in that. Field Of Dreams is a wonderful movie that I think is great for Father's Day between father and son. It was an Oscar best picture contender. I'm sorry it didn't win. It deserved to. For Love Of The Game is unique and a very good movie about a man's love for a woman and the game he so much loves. I rate this like BD and FOD a ten plus.

This was the very first Kevin Costner movie I went to see at the theater. I'd watched the Oscars that March in 1991 and saw all the Oscars that beautiful Dances With Wolves won, and I had always loved the story of Robin Hood as a kid. I had the best time with this movie. It was adventurous, funny, sad in places, and just a good time to escape for an afternoon. That's what this movie is, a great way to escape from everyday drudgery. Kevin was a great Robin Hood. Not too many people realize that the dialect coach was fired by the stupid director Reynolds. There wasn't time to go in and redub the accent. Plus, Kevin was still promoting Dances With Wolves. The guy was tired, so he should be given some slack. He did his own stunts and everything. It's a sensational picture and he's rockin' Robin!

This is specifically for Tom Hull...did you happen to read the book DWW was based on? The Lt. Dunbar character was the very heart and soul of the book, thus, it had to be the same in the movie! No one could play it like Kevin Costner. No one. No other character could do the narrative, duh! DWW is the best western I've ever seen or hope to see. The book is an outstanding work of fiction. The movie is an outstanding adaptation of the book. The only difference is that in the book the Indians were the Comanche. In scouting a suitable site for the movie, Dakota territory was chosen. Thus the Indians became the Lakota Sioux. It all works for me.

There was no inflated ego at work here---this to the very first person who gave their opinion at the top. Do you think making this movie was just a joy ride to try and see how much money could be blown? I think not! Kevin Costner had to finish this movie when the cowardly director pulled a juvenile fit and gave up. He put in his 110% like he always does. I saw this movie in a packed theater, with lines wrapped around the building to get into the stadium seating theater to see it. The crowd loved it. I saw it in one of the worst summers I ever had in my life. It made me laugh and have a great time. Kevin Costner is a great actor and makes every movie enjoyable.

This movie is an E-ticket ride from beginning to end. It's a thrill a minute. When I first saw this movie, I was blown away by the unique ending. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who truly appreciates the work of Kevin Costner. He's extraordinary in this film.

This is an awesome movie. It is just right for Kevin Costner. If I had a doctor like him, I would actually go to see one. The story is touching and beautiful. I love it from beginning to end. I wish others could appreciate this film as much as everybody I know, including myself, did. I'm not a real fan of spooky movies, but this was different. It was hauntingly beautiful. I would recommend seeing this on a cold, cloudy day, snuggling with your heart's desire.

The long version of Wyatt Earp is preferrable to the quick shoot em up of Tombstone. We can understand more about Wyatt Earp from boy to man. It makes more sense. Kevin Costner did an Oscar winning performance of Wyatt Earp. All the actors were excellent. Kevin was supposed to do Tombstone but had already commited himself to the Wyatt Earp version.

When I saw the War, I thought man, this is the stuff Oscar likes. And what happened? Overlooked. Dismissed. It's not fair. Elijah Woods was great. Kevin Costner was outstanding. All the people involved with this film was exceptional. How can something so well done be so overlooked? I hope it doesn't happen again. I wish that this film could have been re-released the way they do other films sometimes. That way it could be seen and appreciated.