The Rounders

Wow, with a combination of "western" and "comedy," I expected this to be entertaining at the very least. Well, it wasn't, despite a cast that included Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda. Well, even with "big names," there is no guarantee a film will be enjoyable. The comedy was very weak and the storyline wasn't much: simply a bunch of aging cowboys ("bronco busters," to be exact) trying to tame horses, with one of the horses giving them a particularly hard time. Meanwhile, a couple of women harp on those guys to settle down. Halfway, through, I was bored silly. That's the main problem of this film: a weak story. At least there were some good visuals to enjoy, mainly the wonderful background scenery. Sue Anne Langdon ("Mary") was nice on the eyes, too. To be fair, if I could see this on 2.35:1 widecreen on DVD, I might change my opinion on the photography alone.

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The Rounders

Fonda and Ford look dashing here and the cinematography is good but the story here is lacking in this movies attempt to illustrate the humour of modern cowboy life.A better story,script and screenplay would hav made this one much better.Only for Ford/Fonda fans and for big fans of comedy westerns......

Promotional materials promise that this film will be "hilarious" and "action-filled". It is neither. One can expect to be mildly amused as this languid modern-day western plots the unspectacular doings of two older cowboys who bust broncos and corral stray cattle. What this film does deliver is eighty-five minutes of congenial, dadgum jaw wobblin' and hob raisin'. Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda star in this lackluster misfit only one year after starring in "Dear Heart" and "Fail-Safe", respectively. Neither of those films is fast-paced, but they illustrate how to better use the talents of these two. The real "star" of the film is a cantankerous horse that acts as their antagonist and drives much of the action. Those who love animals may not like the use of bucking straps to create many of the scenes. This film is uninspired, but it will probably please those who adore Ford or Fonda.

Wow, with a combination of "western" and "comedy," I expected this to be entertaining at the very least. Well, it wasn't, despite a cast that included Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda. Well, even with "big names," there is no guarantee a film will be enjoyable. The comedy was very weak and the storyline wasn't much: simply a bunch of aging cowboys ("bronco busters," to be exact) trying to tame horses, with one of the horses giving them a particularly hard time. Meanwhile, a couple of women harp on those guys to settle down. Halfway, through, I was bored silly. That's the main problem of this film: a weak story. At least there were some good visuals to enjoy, mainly the wonderful background scenery. Sue Anne Langdon ("Mary") was nice on the eyes, too. To be fair, if I could see this on 2.35:1 widecreen on DVD, I might change my opinion on the photography alone.

This is truly the number 1, modern cowboy "cult" movie. The film captures the true life of a modern day working cowboy. All aspects of this film are the most realistic and true, day to day accounts of the REAL cowboy. The mundane, humor, drama, suspense and romance of the American Cowboy are captured in The Rounders. A must see!

I was quite surprised when I watched this, thinking it was a western when actually it wasn't. The picture is set in 1950s or 60s and the locations at times makes you wonder if it was set in 1800s. The director makes some interesting comparisons between the lonely west and the modern town. The performances are good, especially the horse. The director made excellent use of the widescreen frame. This is unwatchable in pan and scan. Not a great film but certainly worth watching for locations and direction. Could've done with a better screenplay.

The first time I was in Sedona was four years after this film was released. The next time I was there was 40 years later. I was so disappointed at what so-called "Development" had done to this beautiful area. The running joke with 'the roan" goes on just a little too long, but I still like watching this film again whenever the opportunity arises. The casting is just about perfect. Henry Fonda is so convincing as Howdy, a cowboy whose not going anywhere and doesn't let it bother him. Hope Holiday is perfect as the one especially ditzy blonde.