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All The Pretty Horses (2000)
Release Date:


MPAA Rating:
PG-13

Rating Reason:
For violence, some sexuality

Genre:
Drama, Western

Starring:
Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Angelina Torres, J.D. Young, Laura Poe, Sam Shepard, Robert Patrick, Luca Black, Yvette Diaz, Imelda Colindres, Augustin Solis, Penelope Cruz

Written By:
Cormac McCarthy, Ted Tally

Director:
Billy Bob Thorton

Official Site:
All The Pretty Horses (2000)

Synopsis:
A young Texan named John Grady Cole (Damon) finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal (Henry Thomas) embark on a journey south of the border.

Click to enlargeAlong the way, they cross paths with a volatile 13-year-old misfit (Lucas Black), an encounter that will precipitate much of the trouble that lies ahead. Before long, Cole falls in love with the beautiful young daughter (Cruz) of a wealthy landowner, an affair forbidden by her family. What follows is an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.

All The Pretty Horses (2000) | Review

HELL ON EARTH
David Bruce, Webmaster

The film is a profound look at life as it often is. The story opens with two friends, John Grady Cole and Lacey Rawlins, peacfully resting in the grass. Life for them is like heaven.

Click to enlarge"Do you believe in Heaven?" John asks.
Lacey responds by asking "Do you think you can believe in Heaven, but not in Hell?"
"Sure"

A few scenes later John looks out over his family's Texas ranch, and says, "This is Heaven on earth." As he says this he picks up a sun bleached skull of a cow. This sets the tone for the rest of the film.

John's mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. The world takes then takes an ugly turn for the boys. Heaven fades. And life becomes a living Hell. Everything changes.

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