Barbarosa

Rating:
Summary: Superior Western
Review: One of the best unknown Westerns of the last 20 years or so, Barbarosa stars Willie Nelson and Gary Busey in a story of revenge and honor. Nelson plays a ex-Texas Ranger, Barbarosa, who's now a lone bandit, preying on rich Mexicans. During a disagreement, he formerly crippled his father-in-law to be, a Mexican landowner and still deeply loves the landowner's daughter with whom he has had a daughter.

Busey is a Texas farmhand who accidentally killed his brother-in-law--his sister's husband--and is now out on his own, pursued by his brother-in-law's two brothers for revenge. Similarly, Barbarosa is being pursued by the landowner's top gun, a fiery Mexican who vows Barbarosa's death.

The two, Nelson and Busey, meet by accident and join up for a time. During that time we get to see the West as it very likely really looked about 100 years ago (more specifically, the Southwest--i.e., southern Texas); the cinematography is magnificent. One of the critical ingredients in any great Western is great cinematography and that is very much in display here. As well, the score by Bruce Smeaton is excellent.

Nelson and Busey do a great job--their accents certainly don't hurt (both men are originally from that part of the U.S.), and so does the supporting cast. Fred Schepisi, the director, has a perfect sense of pacing and momentum that pulls the viewer along with very little tugging indeed. Armadillos figure in the mix, as do old men with guns and younger men buried up to their necks. There's a hacienda, a cantina, and an outdoor festival. The film drips with Western atmosphere, no question.

Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT Western - one of the best ever
Review: The first time I saw this video was many years ago when visiting some friends. Several times since then, I have tried to find this video, and have requested several video stores attempt to locate this video. I happened to be using Amazon.com for other purposes, and ran across this search tool. They located the video, and now I am going to own it, too! Barbarosa is down to earth, very Westernish, some foul language, but not more than what we may hear often. The story is great, and many who seek good entertainment (for mature ears, parents). Once you see it, you will want to see it again and again. Maybe not in the same weekend, but again, anyway. I recommend it highly, for those who enjoy buying videos for their home library. You will want to show it to your friends. Remember, not all people might get as much out of this as I did, but the movie is a HOOT! I hope you enjoy it, too. Fact is, if you don't mind, let me know how you liked it. My e-mail is [e-mail]. You know, I forgot to mention that Gary Busee is also in this flick. He is MUCH younger than you have seen him in other videos. The movie is rather graphic in a couple of spots, but get ready to laugh when you see this show. I reckon I have bored you to tears with this lengthy review, but I am glad I finally found it, and when I get off here, I am going to buy it! () Adios ...

Rating:
Summary: Blockbuster couldn't find it ... but I did, and I'm glad !
Review: The first time I saw this video was many years ago when visiting some friends. Several times since then, I have tried to find this video, and have requested several video stores attempt to locate this video. I happened to be using Amazon.com for other purposes, and ran across this search tool. They located the video, and now I am going to own it, too! Barbarosa is down to earth, very Westernish, some foul language, but not more than what we may hear often. The story is great, and many who seek good entertainment (for mature ears, parents). Once you see it, you will want to see it again and again. Maybe not in the same weekend, but again, anyway. I recommend it highly, for those who enjoy buying videos for their home library. You will want to show it to your friends. Remember, not all people might get as much out of this as I did, but the movie is a HOOT! I hope you enjoy it, too. Fact is, if you don't mind, let me know how you liked it. My e-mail is [e-mail]. You know, I forgot to mention that Gary Busee is also in this flick. He is MUCH younger than you have seen him in other videos. The movie is rather graphic in a couple of spots, but get ready to laugh when you see this show. I reckon I have bored you to tears with this lengthy review, but I am glad I finally found it, and when I get off here, I am going to buy it! () Adios ...

Rating:
Summary: you will rewatch this one.
Review: The story is times, one time end and the next time is just beganing. Willie weather face addes so much to the story. You can believe that he just may have lived this story.

I have rented it a number of times, and each time you rewatch it the story still moves you. This is what we expect from Willie Nelson, stories worth telling.

A Fan

Rating:
Summary: a GREAT western, a classic
Review: This is one of my favorite alltime movies, as a collector with over 400 titles in my collection, I am glad it is finally available, a must own for collectors that want a good western.

Rating:
Summary: Full screen version of a 2:35 film
Review: this is one of THE best written movies ever made, the acting makes the writing even better, and the music brings it all together. the final scene is simply wonderful. the premise is so odd one gets the feeling it was written on a dare, like "bet you can't write ..." (i don't want to give it away if you haven't seen it). yet it hangs together as a story. and both busey and nelson are just superb. great movie.
and, yes, there was a scene removed before it was mass marketed. the scene explains why nelson does what he does. unlike bladerunner, i think this (director's cut?) version is better.

Rating:
Summary: GREAT movie
Review: this is one of THE best written movies ever made, the acting makes the writing even better, and the music brings it all together. the final scene is simply wonderful. the premise is so odd one gets the feeling it was written on a dare, like "bet you can't write ..." (i don't want to give it away if you haven't seen it). yet it hangs together as a story. and both busey and nelson are just superb. great movie.
and, yes, there was a scene removed before it was mass marketed. the scene explains why nelson does what he does. unlike bladerunner, i think this (director's cut?) version is better.