Warren Oates and Jack Nicholson on opposing sides in a gritty late 60s Western, yet the screen presence of Millie Perkins never fails to impress me. She shows up in this movie face covered in dirt and looks gorgeous. Yeah Oates and Nicholson are in the movie but it's the performance by Perkins that truly impresses. Her introduction into the film is enigmatic as both her behavior as well as the narrative she provides (the story about her pony) creates the mystery moving the interest of the viewer forward.
The pace of the movie allows for a relaxed viewing and its cinematography helps immerse you into the journey. Dialogue is excellent with no exposition - all characterization thru dialogue and action. Even almost 60 years after it's release Perkins is worth the price of admission though.
The pace of the movie allows for a relaxed viewing and its cinematography helps immerse you into the journey. Dialogue is excellent with no exposition - all characterization thru dialogue and action. Even almost 60 years after it's release Perkins is worth the price of admission though.