‘American Outlaws’
People who are quick to dismiss American Outlaws better check themselves. This fresh take on the near-mythical tale of the James–Younger Gang is fast-paced, action-packed and funny as hell. Starring Colin Farrell (especially dreamy here), Scott Caan, Gabriel Macht, Ali Larter, and Timothy freakin’ Dalton, the Western might not be historically accurate, but Kathy Bates does have a showy role as Jesse and Frank James’s tough-lovin’, bible-thumpin’, hard-farmin’ mama. Really, could you ask for anything more?