This is truly the greatest western ever made. I defy anyone to live without ever having watched this mini-series. Even if you are not a western fan it doesn't matter, this has something to suit everyone. It is 6 hours long but don't be put off by the length, before you know it the film is over. This is a western masterpiece, and your eyes remained glued to the screen for the whole 6 hours. Tommy Lee Jones stars in this and I believe that it is one of his best performances to date, he never failed to make me believe that he was the character he was playing. There is an all-star cast with the likes of Robert Duvall, Angelica Huston and Steve Buscemi, not forgetting to mention Tim Scott and Chris Cooper. Lonesome Dove is about the price of one man's dreams, the pleasures, pitfalls and the glory of friendship. It has tears, fears, deaths and happiness. The magic intoxicates you and its grip fails to release you even long after the movie has passed its closing scenes. This is one of few movies where the messages inside will stay with you forever. It is by far the greatest western ever made, it will one day be known as legendary. It is an impossibility for any other western, past or present, to match the greatness of Lonesome Dove. It is definitely a movie for anyone for any occasion. I am glad I decided to sit and watch this, as I wasn't going to! I feel that it was an honour to sit and watch something so great and inspiring as Lonesome Dove. There is a little place inside my heart where the Wild West still thrives and everytime I put Lonesome Dove into the VCR this little piece is brought to the surface. For as long as I live I know I will never forget lonesome Dove.
Review of Lonesome Dove
