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Texas filmmaker Richard Linklater's lighthearted Western tells the true story of the Newton brothers, who are regarded as the most successful bank robbers in the history of the United States. The time is the early 1920s and the place is Texas. When Willis Newton (Matthew McConaughey) returns from a four-year stint in prison, he .. Read more

Starring	Skeet Ulrich, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey
Director	Richard Linklater
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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- After the 'day in the life' indie quartet (Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, SubUrbia) this was supposed to... read more on Time Out
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  Good fun
  
  This is a well made and enjoyable Western, with a really good cast. The characters are all believable and charming in their own ways, which is probably ... read more »
  
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- - 3
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  Good fun
  
  This is a well made and enjoyable Western, with a really good cast. The characters are all believable and charming in their own ways, which is probably ... read more »
  
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- - FutureMan
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  - London
  - 31 May 2008 at 17:04
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  Newton Boys
  
  I'm afraid not even the fact that it had the gorgeous Matthew McConaughey could make me watch this all the way through .... it was just too slow for me!
  
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  - Poole, Dorset
  - 20 Feb 2007 at 08:36
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  Dark and difficult to understand.
  
  It was one of those nights for us as none of the three DVDs we have on loan passed the 10 minute test. With this one, the narrow screen format - I believe that ... read more »
  
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- - crispin40
  - 530 reviews
  - Stirling, Scotland
  - 19 Apr 2006 at 21:19
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  A cool Western
  
  Linklater is a genius, so many styles.. This is a great take on the western theme. Based on real events, the ending shows the original Newton boys, in a couple ... read more »
  
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- - Craig Davey
  - Cardif, wales
  - 15 Feb 2006 at 14:52
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  very good
  
  true story well tolded,annoying bit it was on sky 3 days later
  
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- - eric doughty
  - clowne england uk
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 12:58
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  Butch cassidy and the sundance Kid type movie
  
  really enjoyed this film, very interesting and good entertainment
  
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  - the New Forest
  - 24 Oct 2005 at 21:40
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  Mathew
  
  With Mathew McConahey in a movie you know you cannot go wrong.
  
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  - england
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 21:16
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  very slow
  
  i found this film very slow and dissapointing and indeed turned it off after 40 mins
  
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  - Kent UK
  - 10 Oct 2005 at 14:43
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  i loved it
  
  i loved this film, easy going with a touch of butch cassidy and sundance style.
  
  based on a true story and i was thrilled to see the original newton ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 26 Apr 2005 at 19:32
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  NEWTON BOYS
  
  I thought this film was quite good and funny.
  
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  - 23 Apr 2005 at 16:08
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- - 3
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  Good fun
  
  This is a well made and enjoyable Western, with a really good cast. The characters are all believable and charming in their own ways, which is probably ... read more »
  
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  - FutureMan
  - 48 reviews
  - London
  - 31 May 2008 at 17:04
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  Good fun!
  
  Linklater (director of Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and School of Rock amongst others); is always at the helm of excellent and fun movies... read more »
  
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- - Deepika Yerrakalva
  - Cambridge, UK
  - 24 Nov 2004 at 12:29
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  Gorgeous!
  
  This film made all my dreams come true. Not only was it very funny but the story was based on true events and was therefore more interesting to follow. The ... read more »
  
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- - iccklecat
  - South Yorkshire
  - 23 Aug 2004 at 11:53
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  Enjoyable period heist film.
  
  The Newton Boys tells of the true escapades of a quartet of brothers from Texas as they rob banks across the USA. With a very good cast in charge, particularly ... read more »
  
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- - Adam H. Gallimore
  - the middle of Dorset
  - 15 Dec 2004 at 17:58
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  good natured fun
  
  this true story is highly entertaining despite dragging in places. certainly not linklaters best but good to see ethan hawke in a more light hearted role. ... read more »
  
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- - kelly b
  - stafford
  - 12 Jan 2005 at 21:03
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  NEWTON BOYS
  
  I thought this film was quite good and funny.
  
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  - Manchester
  - 23 Apr 2005 at 16:08
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  i loved it
  
  i loved this film, easy going with a touch of butch cassidy and sundance style.
  
  based on a true story and i was thrilled to see the original newton ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 26 Apr 2005 at 19:32
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  Mathew
  
  With Mathew McConahey in a movie you know you cannot go wrong.
  
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  - england
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 21:16
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  Butch cassidy and the sundance Kid type movie
  
  really enjoyed this film, very interesting and good entertainment
  
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  - the New Forest
  - 24 Oct 2005 at 21:40
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  very good
  
  true story well tolded,annoying bit it was on sky 3 days later
  
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- - eric doughty
  - clowne england uk
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 12:58

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  Texas filmmaker Richard Linklater's lighthearted Western tells the true story of the Newton brothers, who are regarded as the most successful bank robbers in the history of the United States. The time is the early 1920s and the place is Texas. When Willis Newton (Matthew McConaughey) returns from a ...