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Director Ang Lee follows up the critically acclaimed THE ICE STORM with this look at the bloody, intense conflict between the pro-Confederate Bushwackers and the pro-Union Jayhawkers in Missouri during the Civil War. Pitting neighbor against neighbor, the war in the frontier state tested personal loyalties and often created .. Read more

Starring	Tobey Maguire, Skeet Ulrich, Jeffrey Wright, Jewel
Director	Ang Lee
Genres	Action/Adventure

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- Dour, beautifully photographed semi-western, a harsh drama of idealism corrupted and redeemed; it ably shows the futility of war, as both sides commit atrocities and betrayals, but might have benefitted from a maturer point of view than that of its youthf
- 30314
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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- - 9
  - 0
  CINEMA ON A GRAND SCALE
  
  A TALE OF THE DISAPPEARENCE OF A WAY OF LIFE. TOLD WITH BRILLIANTLY SWEEPING VISUALS, A HAUNTING SOUNDTRACK AND INTELLIGENT (IF SOMEWHAT QUIETLY DELIVERED ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Derek Pearson
  - SADDLEWORTH
  - 08 Jun 2005 at 09:19
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- - 0
  - 0
  One for a wet Sunday
  
  This movie, an adaptation of a dense and historically accurate novel about Missouri bushwhackers, seems unable to decide whether or not it wants to be a western... read more »
  
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- - sbadger
  - 7 reviews
  - Dorset
  - 20 Oct 2009 at 11:57
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  - 0
  Ride With the Devil
  
  Two Stars says it all. A poor storyline that has been done before and much better. Not worth the watch even on a rainy day.
  
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- - shulishader
  - 84 reviews
  - Isle of Lewis
  - 18 Sep 2009 at 23:46
- - 0
  - 0
  A different take on the American Civil War
  
  Firstly I must point out that there seems to have been some problems with the sound equipment when they made this film as at times I had my TV volume almost up ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - CityGent
  - 44 reviews
  - Burton Upon Trent
  - 26 May 2009 at 03:17
- - 1
  - 0
  Civil War Renegades Run Wild
  
  I thought that this was an excellent rendition about a much misrepresented period of the Ameican Civil War.
  
  Firstly the photography was excellent and... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 11 Mar 2008 at 15:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Overlong saga
  
  Absorbing Civil War tale with Toby Maguire in fine form and various lengths of hair. The filming is as usual in Lee films superb, the script and acting very ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 19 Dec 2007 at 15:44
- - 0
  - 0
  An over looked gem
  
  The story of nubbin fingered Jake Rodell. One of the best American folk tales I've ever seen. Call it a western and face alienating those who will run from ... read more »
  
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- - Cristopher Manvell
  - Isle of Bute, Scotland
  - 09 Sep 2007 at 23:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Great story
  
  Set around the US civil war, this is mainly based around a 'faction' of 'warriors' working with the confederate south. It is based around a ... read more »
  
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- - Chris
  - Salisbury
  - 09 Dec 2006 at 23:14
- - 0
  - 0
  Brokeback Fans Should Check Out
  
  This may attract attention after Ang Lee's success with Brokeback Mountain, and not unjustly. Though it may not match that film's subtle mastery, it ... read more »
  
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- - Peter
  - Oxford
  - 18 Apr 2006 at 14:51
- - 9
  - 0
  CINEMA ON A GRAND SCALE
  
  A TALE OF THE DISAPPEARENCE OF A WAY OF LIFE. TOLD WITH BRILLIANTLY SWEEPING VISUALS, A HAUNTING SOUNDTRACK AND INTELLIGENT (IF SOMEWHAT QUIETLY DELIVERED ... read more »
  
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- 112046
- - Derek Pearson
  - SADDLEWORTH
  - 08 Jun 2005 at 09:19
- - 1
  - 6
  Uninspiring
  
  The sort of film that you can watch on x2 fast forward without really missing any of the plot. Dull and unimaginative.
  
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- - GrayD
  - Brighton
  - 21 Apr 2005 at 12:52
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- - 9
  - 0
  CINEMA ON A GRAND SCALE
  
  A TALE OF THE DISAPPEARENCE OF A WAY OF LIFE. TOLD WITH BRILLIANTLY SWEEPING VISUALS, A HAUNTING SOUNDTRACK AND INTELLIGENT (IF SOMEWHAT QUIETLY DELIVERED ... read more »
  
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- 112046
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Derek Pearson
  - SADDLEWORTH
  - 08 Jun 2005 at 09:19
- - 3
  - 0
  Stunning
  
  wonderfully sweeping cinematography captures a period just before the american civil war where loyalties are divided by family & friends, not politics. If ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - uk
  - 17 Sep 2004 at 12:29
- - 3
  - 0
  A dam good film. No ...
  
  A dam good film. No swearing - who'd have thought possible in a movie these days. Great performance by Toby Macguire. Tells a USA civil war story set in ... read more »
  
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- - Andy#34
  - BURY
  - 28 Jan 2004 at 10:05
- - 2
  - 0
  Maguire Rides Out
  
  Slow paced intelligent and involving film set during the American Civil War. Beautifully filmed. EXcellent performances from Tobey Maguire and Jeffrey Wright. ... read more »
  
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- 74227
- - a customer
  - England
  - 20 Feb 2005 at 22:18
- - 1
  - 0
  Civil War Renegades Run Wild
  
  I thought that this was an excellent rendition about a much misrepresented period of the Ameican Civil War.
  
  Firstly the photography was excellent and... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 538023
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 11 Mar 2008 at 15:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Brokeback Fans Should Check Out
  
  This may attract attention after Ang Lee's success with Brokeback Mountain, and not unjustly. Though it may not match that film's subtle mastery, it ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 233924
- - Peter
  - Oxford
  - 18 Apr 2006 at 14:51
- - 0
  - 0
  Great story
  
  Set around the US civil war, this is mainly based around a 'faction' of 'warriors' working with the confederate south. It is based around a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 393371
- - Chris
  - Salisbury
  - 09 Dec 2006 at 23:14
- - 0
  - 0
  An over looked gem
  
  The story of nubbin fingered Jake Rodell. One of the best American folk tales I've ever seen. Call it a western and face alienating those who will run from ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 473614
- - Cristopher Manvell
  - Isle of Bute, Scotland
  - 09 Sep 2007 at 23:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Overlong saga
  
  Absorbing Civil War tale with Toby Maguire in fine form and various lengths of hair. The filming is as usual in Lee films superb, the script and acting very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 505291
- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 19 Dec 2007 at 15:44
- - 0
  - 0
  A different take on the American Civil War
  
  Firstly I must point out that there seems to have been some problems with the sound equipment when they made this film as at times I had my TV volume almost up ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 762389
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - CityGent
  - 44 reviews
  - Burton Upon Trent
  - 26 May 2009 at 03:17

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Critics' reviews
- Dour, beautifully photographed semi-western, a harsh drama of idealism corrupted and redeemed; it ably shows the futility of war, as both sides commit atrocities and betrayals, but might have benefitted from a maturer point of view than that of its youthf
- 30314
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...[A] striking, brave picture....Maguire is thrilling as Roedel, whose passage to manhood is faithfully chronicled by Schamus and Lee..."
- 7872
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Building on the qualities of Wedding Banquet, Sense and Sensibility and The Ice Storm, director Lee here tackles a far... read more on Time Out
- 43464
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...A texture of fine-grained observation that brings history to life on the molecular level..."
- 7873
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Visually arresting....[Maguire gives a] sensitive, understated performance..."
- 7871
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[The film's] widescreen images have a sweeping, sometimes desolate beauty..."
- 7875
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- Ride With The Devil
  
  Director Ang Lee follows up the critically acclaimed THE ICE STORM with this look at the bloody, intense conflict between the pro-Confederate Bushwackers and the pro-Union Jayhawkers in Missouri during the Civil War. Pitting neighbor against neighbor, the war in the frontier state tested personal ...