I've never left a movie review before, but after seeing the rankings left on this movie I was motivated to share my opinion. I look for stories and entertainment in movies more than special effects or shock value sex / violence. Majestic scenery, witty dialoge, colorful characters, chemistry between the main characters, pleasing sound track, and a quirky story line. Except for a few slips of language, could have been rated G. I've got it on my DVR and have viewed it 3 times to date and enjoyed it every time. Jane and the Montana kid make a nice couple. The story line is thought provoking without being overwhelming. I loved it and wish I could find more of its nature.

This is what I call a great Beans and Cornbread movie. Like comfort food, you cannot help but be in a good mood when you partake! Funny and just sweet enough without putting you in sugar shock, this film is the best understated and clean comedy done in the last few years. The characters do not become "caricatures", but instead likable, mostly realistic people that could be related to anyone of us. Sorry to disappoint those who think comedy has to revolve around sexual innuendo, nudity, and raw humor, because refreshingly, Gunless doesn't go there. It fits a PG-13 rating due to brief language. Its quirky nature keeps it funny and engaging when it could otherwise have been over-the-top melodramatic, stupid, or just plane predictable. Watch it for a good mood and plenty of laughs.

The ethical clash of the old Law of the West and the new Rule of Law, explored by John Ford in the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has an up-beat sequel in Gunless. In the sequel, the gunslinger is not shot with the rifle of the friend of the harmless lawyer ... he is saved from being shot by the rifle of harmless man he has sworn to kill from the forces of Law and Order. Law and Order is represented by the merciless bounty hunter who can tell if someone is telling the truth just by looking at them crooked. In Gunless, the gunslinger lives long enough to regret his killings and to reform his own character. The climax is the gunslinger's recollection of his killings and how each killing was required to maintain the self-image resulting from his first killing. Then with just a touch of the Rashomon effect, he admits he never even had justification for his first killing. Add a dash of Aristotle to suggest what character is and how it can be changed ... has any other movie been able to pull that off? The result is neither drama nor comedy but something more like a morality play. Not since Groundhog Day have I seen a movie with so many levels of meaning, and not since Galaxy Quest have I seen a movie with more satisfying ending.

With the dearth of any, let alone decent westerns nowadays, this movie was a breath of fresh air. In the vein of the classic Briscoe County, it was a treat to watch. Acting was as well done if not better than the junk Hollywood offers. (Yes, Lower Case!) Obviously I enjoy westerns, and most of the recent movies guised as westerns have not made the grade. I will certainly watch this one again as well as recommend it. Oops, I see I need to write more... I guess simple and succinct doesn't rate. So, sorry, here are a few more lines. Nice to see it was based in Canada - clean skies and a lot of green... duh, am I done yet??? Let's see.Thank you.