Probably lo, considering that the film runs its course over much too long a time span. The film is low on every kind of emotion that an audience member could possibly emote. *SPOILER* By the time Woody Harrelson's character is killed by his brother (something I freakishly predicted 10 minutes into the film) I didn't care and the three people I'd watched it with had fallen asleep. I had to rewind the movie to prove my prediction after they woke up. I actually dozed off for a minute or two, and I NEVER fall asleep in a film (except for Dune countless times). This movie could have been really good, as the acting is pretty much flawless across the board. Sam Elliot was born to make westerns, and no single person gives an unbelievable performance. There are some very nice shots of pre and post World War II Texas. Very authentic in its feel and atmosphere, where this film misses is in its flow. I rented this film because of the actors in it, but also because it had Scorcese's name attached to it as a producer. Scorcese didn't read the script, couldn't have, there is no way, PLEASE MARTY SAY YOU DIDN'T READ THE SCRIPT!!! Boring but not boorish.
Review of The Hi-Lo Country
