Quigley Down Under

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Micah S. @RT17262077 1d Great storyline and setting for a western movie. The movie takes place in Australia (no surprise) but it is nice to see a new setting for a western movie. The acting plays like a well written book and the story lays out beautifully. I love movies that have a main character out for revenge and fighting for what he believes is right and this one did not disappoint. See more anthony m @ArgoMalle44 Feb 15 It's a western, not Citizen Kane. It's more like Shane: typical hero vs. bad guy. Shane had Jack Palance; Quigley had Alan Rickman. Critics were looking for some mytho-poetic theme and missed a most enjoyable romp in the Outback. See more jacob c @RT09118617 Jun 2 It unabashedly rehashes tropes from previous films, some elements felt forced, and the dialogue is very hit-or-miss, but Quigley Down Under is still a decently enjoyable romp that has a few tricks up its sleeve. Plus, Alan Rickman shines. See more Star A @RT95185015 May 19 Historical touches were the best part of the movie --Visiting another country with defamation & decimating the natives is a historic truth told in the movie. I enjoyed crazy Cora & Matthew engagement throughout the story especially when dealing with the Natives. I usually love Alan Rickman but totally hated him in this movie. See more Eric R @RT23635948 May 10 Great western and a cult classic. See more Jay W @RT52162311 11/21/2024 "Quigley Down Under" came out the same year as "Rescuers Down Under", 1990. After Crocodile Dundee, Hollywood was transfixed on Australia. But, as "The Simpsons" point out, the trend did not last. These films represent the tail end of this fad. "Westerns" had long passed their box office prime, and Eastwood had not yet deconstructed it in "Unforgiven" 1992. But enough of the context of the time, how is the movie? It is really good. It doesn't do anything to reinvent the wheel, but it delivers a really good time. The story is pretty simple, and it gets things going right away. Quigley is hired by Marston as a sharpshooter. When Marston reveals that Quigley's job would be killing Aboriginal People, he opposes, and the two find themselves at an impasse. From there Quigley finds himself against 20 or so memorable henchmen he must defeat on his way to the final boss battle. Here are some reasons to love "Quigley Down Under": #1 Alan Rickman: Alan Rickman was just rising as the new go-to villain actor, this happening before "Prince of Thieves" but after his debut in "Die Hard". He absolutely delivers in his role. He plays Marston in the darkly comedic but still intimidating presence that only Rickman can pull off. #2 Tom Sellick: Tom Sellick had nearly landed the role of Indiana Jones. Outside of watching his screen test, his part of Quigley is the closest we are ever going to see to him as Indiana. Sellick has the perfect look for being a classic cowboy. He's got the physicality, the voice and of course, the mustache. #3 Laura San Giacomo as Crazy Cora Crazy Cora is such a fun and unique character. Laura plays it in such a way that you are never quite sure if she is completely insane, or just messing with everyone. It is a character that could so easily be annoying, but she is a delight. She also has the most emotionally gripping and satisfying scene of the movie. The character of Quigley is one that I would have loved to see in a series of movies. I love how much he uses his rifle for. He of course uses it for shooting, but he uses it in a fist fight, a chase scene and a nutcracker. I love how beautiful they make Australia look; they take full advantage of their unique setting. Sometimes the best of the west, can be found in the east. See more Read all reviews

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