janberk-04706 Review of Far and Away

Far and Away (1992)

OK movie, even would be better without Hollywooding

[7/10 · 25 September 2019]

I really don't care about the storyline in this movie. If the script and acting could be stripped off Hollywoodisation, it could be a great movie. Nevertheless, if you can stand "now turn back here to the camera and look handsome" Tom Cruise, it is possible to enjoy it. As a history buff, I did. At the end of 1800s, two young people take the courage to go to the US from Ireland, for whatever silly reason. After a long journey (which took like 6 hour plane trip in the movie), they end up in Boston, broke. They try to meet ends among the working class of America, with the help of country ties. Finally they manage to join to the land rush in the west. I mean it is exciting to see these historical events in a movie, represented fairly okay in terms of costume, decor and extras. Just disregard Zoro-like horse riding or Rocky-style boxing shoots.