‘Open Range’
Kevin Costner directs and stars in Open Range, a 2003 Western that deserved far more acclaim than it received. Costner plays former solider turned cattleman Charley Waite, who joins Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall) and Button (a devastating Dieog Luna), to drive a herd across the unrelenting open range. When land baron Denton Baxter’s gang attacks them and steals their cattle, Charley and Boss retreat to a near-by town and fight back with all the weapons at their disposal. These include the support of the local Doctor and his sister (Annette Bening) and unexpected acts of heroism from town residents who are tired of being terrorized by Baxter. Filled with strong performances, gorgeous cinematography and an intense final shootout, Open Range proves that no one does Westerns better than Kevin Costner.