Brad Pittstarred in one of the best westerns of the 1990s, andthe underrated gem is finally available to stream for free. After making smaller appearances on TV and in movies throughout the late 1980s and early-’90s, Pitt quickly became a bona fide megastar, and his output in the 1990s is legendary.
Obviously anchored by his classic movie-star good looks, Pitt also rose to prominence because he is a terrific performer.Brad Pitt’s best moviesare an illustration of his talents, and he has a way of subtly inhabiting a role while leaving a bit of himself in as well. Nearly 40 years after his debut, all that still rings true.
Hits likeSevenandFight Clubare two of the defining films of the ’90s, and Pitt was never too far from the decade’s biggest movies. In the middle of his most successful period as a movie star,Pitt made a short stop in the western genre, and it has proven to be one of his underrated gems.
Legends Of The Fall Is Streaming For Free - Why You Should Watch It
There were manygreat westerns in the 1990sand some were bound to slip through the cracks. 1994’sLegends of the Fallis one such example, but streaming has helped resurrect the hidden gem.The romance movie landed on Tubi TV for free starting on July 1, and is bound to pick up steam thanks to Pitt’s popularity.
The heartwrenching tale of love and betrayal on a family ranch in early 20th century Montana crackles with intensity, and it hearkens back to an era of romance stories that has largely passed.
Besides the strong performance from Brad Pitt in the lead role,Legends of the Fallhas a lot going for it over 30 years later.A brilliant supporting cast includes the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn, and it certainly leans heavier on its romance aspects than traditional western tropes.
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The heartwrenching tale of love and betrayal on a family ranch in early 20th century Montana crackles with intensity, and it hearkens back to an era of romance storiesthat has largely passed. Even if it eschews the usual western cliches,Legends of the Fallfeatures sweeping vistas and cinematography that won an Oscar.
The 2007 Western Has Developed A Cult Following
Nearly two decades after he appeared inLegends of the Fall,Pitt headed out West once again forThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. The verbosely-named western epic chronicles the friendship between the two title characters, and the aftermath of the aforementioned killing.
A revisionist western in the purest sense of the term, it’s one of the best modern examples of the genre, and alsogave Pitt a juicy role to sink his teeth into. UnlikeLegends of the Fall,there’s nothing romantic aboutThe Assassination, and the generally dour tone is punctuated by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' excellent score.
Brad Pitthasn’t made too many westerns throughout his lengthy career, but he’s proven himself to be a deft hand at the genre. With his versatility, he’s been able to play notorious criminals and charming ranch hands with equal aplomb, and there’s no telling if he’ll ever saddle up for another western in the future.
