Apache Junction

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Western movies have never really been my go-to type of movies, although every now and again I will sit down to watch one. And as I had the opportunity to sit down and watch Justin Lee's 2021 Western titled "Apache Junction", I did so, mostly because I saw that the movie had Thomas Jane on the cast list. I will say that the storyline told in "Apache Junction" is pretty straight forward and easy to follow. However, it was so simplistic that it was sort of bordering on being a bit boring actually. Nothing much really happened throughout the course of the movie, so it was somewhat of an ordeal to sit through "Apache Junction" in all its entire run time. The atmosphere in "Apache Junction" was good, and it definitely felt like you were there in a gritty frontier town back in day. And that particular atmosphere was adding a lot to the movie. Just a shame that the storyline itself was so mundane and rather uneventful. Of all the actors and actresses on the cast list in "Apache Junction" then I was only familiar with Thomas Jane and Stuart Townsend. However, I will say that they definitely had put together a nice group of actors and actresses to portray the characters in the movie, and the performers did good jobs. Just a shame that they were somewhat hindered by an inferior script. "Apache Junction" doesn't really have that archetypical Western feel to it, which was a shame, because it could have brightened up the movie in a much needed way. While "Apache Junction" is watchable, it was hardly an outstanding Western movie, nor a particularly memorable one. And I actually doubt that I will ever return to watch "Apache Junction" a second time. My rating of "Apache Junction" lands on a generous four out of ten stars.

I expected another oater but I was immediately caught up in the premise. It is kind of like a grimdatk western. No one is absolutely good or bad and the violence isn't gratuitous. It also reminded me of Unforgiven where actions have consequences. In the end, some people rise above their situation and others pay for their actions.

A story about an old West outpost of lawlessness with thieves, killers and gamblers. Also a story about love, betrayal, sins and redemption. When the San Francisco Examiner (at that time owned by US Senator George Hearst) reporter Annabelle Angel arrives in the outpost and gets harassed by a couple soldiers. Luckily for her infamous gunslinger Jericho Ford watches over Angel. The rest of the plot is quite predictable but does not hinder enjoying a no-brainer of a Western. The climax is also predictable but there is a nice twist at the end. The characters' dress, talk, act, and looks corresponds with the impression they should create. The main actors all perform well. The dialogues could have been better. If it is raining, go to the movie theatre and relax.

An unusual story, well acted, and the sets were VERY well done -- with one minor exception. This is a simple film, but once you except that, the story is quite engaging and entertaining! The setting is as old and creaky as the Old West itself. There are some attractive women here, as well as the craggy-looking men. Worth watching. Things That Bothered Me: 1) With all the attention paid to detail in re-creating an old western town, you think they would have caught one glaring, but minor, oversight -- plastic poker chips! Get some of the older type next time, please! You can even hear plastic poker-chip rattle! 2) Typical in a LOT of movies and TV shows -- no one does any WORK -- to earn a living! This film has an interesting pace -- it is very slow; but it is also purposeful, and I never got bored. Worth your time!!!

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Looks like somebody had college class project and access to a ghost town and 4 horses. But I don't think the dialog was written by a college student. Sounds like a high school drama group. If you watched this from a free service then you got your money's worth. Otherwise you got cheated.

AJ is sort of a laughingstock city (for those who live outside of AZ). The idea that it inspired a terrible story like this is pretty funny, in fact it's the only reason I could make it to the end.