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It's been said that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were killed in a standoff with the Bolivian military in 1908. In BLACKTHORN, Cassidy (Sam Shepard) survived and is quietly living out his years under the name James Blackthorn in a secluded Bolivian village. Tired of his long exile from the U.S. and hoping to see his family again before he dies, Cassidy sets out on the long journey home. But when an unexpected encounter with an ambitious young criminal (Eduardo Noriega) derails his plans, he is thrust into one last adventure, the likes of which he hasn't experienced since his glory days with the Sundance Kid.
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59 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By D.B.K.
Format:Blu-ray
One reviewer's blurb said: "A classic old-fashioned western, every bit as good as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'." It is neither. It should not even be compared to that film since it's only marginally in the same genre.
There are many good things about "Blackthorn" -- Sam Shepard's acting, for instance. The scenery is also excellent, albeit dully colored. I would have chosen a better film stock. Most of the colors seemed drab and lifeless to me. That may be partially due to the generally overcast skies that were the norm in Bolivia - at least that appears to be the case when they were shooting this film. But I believe that either the film they used did not reproduce the colors well or there was something wrong with the projector at the theater in which I saw it. Yet even with the lack of color saturation, there were some spectacular vistas as our hero made his way across the country. The director made excellent use of the widescreen format.
Another interesting aspect of the movie was the back-story - the flashbacks to the early 1900's with Butch, Sundance, and Etta Place. Those flashbacks provide a possible explanation as to how Butch and Sundance survived the infamous gun battle with the Bolivian army and why they split up. Enough said about that. (No spoilers here.)
I will mention that, historically speaking, while there is evidence of two American bandits being killed in a gun battle with a few soldiers (not an entire army) and a couple others from a small Bolivian town, later DNA evidence ruled out those bandits as being either Butch or Sundance. Also, many people have stated they met with and/or knew Robert Leroy Parker (aka Butch Cassidy) after he moved back to the U.S. (using an alias, of course).
But the story and the characters were rather bleak and left me feeling as cold as Blackthorn working his way through the high mountains of Bolivia with the young criminal who owed him money.
I would recommend this film with reservations. Don't go in expecting a fast-moving story with colorful, genial characters. It is tense and somber.
There are many good things about "Blackthorn" -- Sam Shepard's acting, for instance. The scenery is also excellent, albeit dully colored. I would have chosen a better film stock. Most of the colors seemed drab and lifeless to me. That may be partially due to the generally overcast skies that were the norm in Bolivia - at least that appears to be the case when they were shooting this film. But I believe that either the film they used did not reproduce the colors well or there was something wrong with the projector at the theater in which I saw it. Yet even with the lack of color saturation, there were some spectacular vistas as our hero made his way across the country. The director made excellent use of the widescreen format.
Another interesting aspect of the movie was the back-story - the flashbacks to the early 1900's with Butch, Sundance, and Etta Place. Those flashbacks provide a possible explanation as to how Butch and Sundance survived the infamous gun battle with the Bolivian army and why they split up. Enough said about that. (No spoilers here.)
I will mention that, historically speaking, while there is evidence of two American bandits being killed in a gun battle with a few soldiers (not an entire army) and a couple others from a small Bolivian town, later DNA evidence ruled out those bandits as being either Butch or Sundance. Also, many people have stated they met with and/or knew Robert Leroy Parker (aka Butch Cassidy) after he moved back to the U.S. (using an alias, of course).
But the story and the characters were rather bleak and left me feeling as cold as Blackthorn working his way through the high mountains of Bolivia with the young criminal who owed him money.
I would recommend this film with reservations. Don't go in expecting a fast-moving story with colorful, genial characters. It is tense and somber.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By David Melges
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
Surprised. Not by Shepard, who I've long thought is one of our great under-appreciated leading men, but by the story, the style and feel of the movie. I think I loved it. I've read some critics have called it "slow".....absolutely, its what I call a "slow burner." Not every story needs to move like a freight train.
There are a lot of ways the writer and director could have screwed this up, in just my opinion they dodged all the bullets. Like so many people I have a long term love affair with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," so any movie taking a stab at sequel-ing that is running on dangerous ground. But they pulled it off.
If you like sweeping scenery, genuine-feeling westerns, GREAT acting (Shepard is beyond perfect all the way to amazing) those are all reasons enough to watch Blackthorn. I paid $9.99 to watch "before its in the theaters," and it was definitely worth it for me.
There are a lot of ways the writer and director could have screwed this up, in just my opinion they dodged all the bullets. Like so many people I have a long term love affair with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," so any movie taking a stab at sequel-ing that is running on dangerous ground. But they pulled it off.
If you like sweeping scenery, genuine-feeling westerns, GREAT acting (Shepard is beyond perfect all the way to amazing) those are all reasons enough to watch Blackthorn. I paid $9.99 to watch "before its in the theaters," and it was definitely worth it for me.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By JP
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well done in all respects. The scenery is fantastic, acting is excellent, story is great, and everything works. It will pull you in and keep your attention like a good book.
Really liked this one. Try it, I think you'll like it.
Really liked this one. Try it, I think you'll like it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
See for Sam Shepard's Charismatic Performance as "James Blackthorn"
In "Blackthorn" Sam Shepard plays "James Blackthorn," a mysterious American who, having lived in Bolivia for nearly twenty years, decides to go back to where he came from. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Tsuyoshi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
If you are looking for an old time Western see this. My Dad really liked it @ 87 years old!
Published 1 month ago by Linda Wiklanski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Graet Movie done by a tremendous actor, and writer
This movie is creative and done very well. Instead of the dribble that fills the screen, here you are given a part of history of the American west and a film production that is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eric J. Orsolics
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Western
Another great western movie, that did not get much publicity. Strong storyline, with Sam Shepard giving a stellar performance. You won't be disappointed.
Published 1 month ago by WinterHawk
1.0 out of 5 stars
No closed captioning despite use of "CC" symbol on cover
I guess the title line says it all. The only captions in this movie are those that are shown when someone speaks spanish. That does NOT qualify it as "closed captioned. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Winnie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well done Bolivia 4.5 stars
I am a western movie fanatic. Blackthorn rates among some of the best westerns I have seen. The director is definitely influenced in Clint Eastwood's style in all aspects. Read more
Published 2 months ago by W. Noshie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Western set in Bolivia (BOLIVIA!)
This was a great movie for me. I loved the western feel and the scenery as well as the twists of the story. entertaining and well shot movie.
Published 2 months ago by Gropler
1.0 out of 5 stars
The plot: Butch's horse runs away from him. The end.
So Blackthorne/Butch Cassidy decides it's time to mosey on back to the States twenty years after he was killed in Bolivia. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Captain
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
This is a really good film. I've always liked Sam Shepherd, and his acting here is superb. A good addition to any collection of Western movies.
Published 3 months ago by Robert Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid story.
Good follow up on the original Billy the Kid and Sundance legend. Good photography, pretty authentic, enjoyed it a lot.
Published 3 months ago by Bert Arends
