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  • Actors: Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Diego Luna, Abraham Benrubi, Annette Bening
  • Directors: Kevin Costner
  • Writers: Craig Storper, Lauran Paine
  • Producers: Kevin Costner, Armyan Bernstein, Craig Storper, David Valdes, Jake Eberts
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 31 May 2004
  • Run Time: 133 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00023EDGW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,547 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Released almost exactly 11 years after Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, Kevin Costner's Open Range proved yet again that the Western is the classic American genre. Costner's first film since 1997's ill-fated The Postman returns the actor/director of Dances With Wolves to the open prairies of America--in this case the free-range frontier of 1882--where legal "free-grazing" cattle drives were falling prey to empire-building land-owners. In the wake of territorial murder, free-grazing cowboys Boss (Robert Duvall) and Charley (Costner) seek vengeful justice against the ruthless rancher (Michael Gambon) who threatens their law-abiding survival. A feisty ally (the late Michael Jeter, in his next-to-final film role) and a doctor's sister (Annette Bening) offer support during climactic shootouts, masterfully staged with the shock and suddenness of real-life gunfire. While it lacks the thematic impact of Eastwood's masterpiece, this handsome production!--rich in character development and thick-hided humour--redeemed Costner's directorial career with a well-told story (by Craig Storper, based on Lauran Paine's novel The Open Range Men), flawless performances, and stunning Canadian locations. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features
  • Audio commentary with Kevin Costner
  • America’s Open Range - a historical journey back in time to the real open range of the 1800s, narrated by Kevin Costner
  • Deleted scenes with commentary by Kevin Costner
  • Storyboarding: Open Range
  • Music video montage

DVD Technical Information:

  • Running Time: 133 mins
  • Region Code: 2
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
  • Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1: English


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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Kevin back on top form, 4 April 2004
This review is from: Open Range [DVD] [2004] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
Well, what a pleasant suprise. I rented this DVD purely on reading reviews. For once, the critics got it right. Infact, some have drastically undersold this gem of a movie. You may know the story; two old friends driving cattle become entagled in small town injustice and bullying.
Ok, it aint original is it? Well, watch the movie and you will feel like this is the first time you have ever seen this plot. It feels so fresh and original. The vast majority of the credit should be given to Kevin Costner himself. On the directing side, he manages to use subtlty and reality in perfect combination. He uses the terrific landscapes spectacularly and allows the actors to instill a genuine sense of belonging to the area. The climactic gunfight is as thrilling as it is realistic. Five shots can be fired, one may hit the target (and that goes for good and bad guys).
Performance wise, Michael Gambon is wonderfully nasty in what is essentially a cameo appearance. Annette Benning plays her role neatly, sticking to the woman-with-morals line. But the two leads, Duvall and Costner, ARE the film. Duvall can do no wrong when playing the older, wiser friend. Here he adds a menace and power little seen before. Costner is breathtaking. The opportunities to glam-up his tough cowboy role are completely avoided in favour of a complex, shy and tortured man. A man who has fallen in love sits effortlessly with a gunslinger trying to forget his violent history.
Open Range should really have found its way to Oscar night. Costner has demonstrated that Dances with Wolves was no fluke. In my humble opinion, this film is better. It is a simple narrative, played honestly...and is all the better without any showey "oscar-look-at-me" moments.
One added feature that shows why it turned out so well; On the DVD, there is an extra feature called B-Roll. This is behind the scenes video. Not one of the crappy makings of, just unedited video. Look at the pure joy in Costners face as he directs. There's a man enjoying being one of the best in the business.
A triumph!
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars OPEN RANGE, 29 Nov 2004
Panned by the so called 'critics'and after apparently poor ticket office sales, I bought this expecting to be disappointed. How wrong I, and the critics were! On the reverse of the DVD it states 'A MASTERPIECE' & 'MAGNIFICENT'.For me,these sentiments sum this film up exactly.
Believe me,this film IS as good as that.It's at least as good as 'Unforgiven' and certainly better than 'Dances with wolves'.The acting from the entire cast is spot on, especially Bening who has a spell binding presence and natural stunning beauty. Duval is,as usual effortlessly classy and Costner does what Costner does best - makes you feel involved and care about the outcome.
The backdrop is simply stunning and shows off your Home Cinema brilliantly, not to mention the surround sound - wasn't that THE most realistic western gunfight ever? And as for the Thunder storm - I got soaked........
I could find no fault whatsoever in this film and have now watched it four times in the past month (I really must get a life!).
You remember when you used to come out of Cinemas and KNOW you'd been entertained whilst reliving the whole film in your mind - so OPEN RANGE was for me, and everyone I know whose seen it.
Just buy it,whatever the price, because class like this doesn't come along too often.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Rescues the Western, 2 May 2004
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14 years on since Kevin Costner made his oscar grabbing Western Dances With Wolves, he returns with another dramatic Western tale, this time focusing on the freegrazers of the old West.
When freegrazers Charley Waite (Kevin Costner) and Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall) move into a new patch of territory with their companions Button and Mose Harrison, local rancher Baxter (a sinister Michael Gambon) begins to bother the four. After the killing of Mose and the injuring of Button, Charley and Boss Spearman go out for revenge and start making trouble for Baxter and his cronies.
Altogether, the film is well acted and doesn't get overly long, although some scenes could be edited, such as where we are first introduced to the band of ranchers on a rainy day in the hills.
There is never an unconvincing act from any of the cast, especially Duvall, whose form is brilliant as usual. Costner and Annete Bening are also shining in this piece as the rancher and the doctors sister who form the love story within the film. Michael Gambon is also great as the local rancher who rules the townsfolk, making himself fearful and evil.
But it has to be the fantastic gun fight which makes the film so good. So realistic and enthralling is the gunfight between Charley and Boss and Baxter and his ranchers that you know this sequence was worth the wait.
Whether your thing is romance or drama or action, Costner's directorial return is a true return to form. This film should not be missed, especially not by Western fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars true to western movie tradition
Kevin Costner has the bravery to go out on a limb with his movies - this one is no exception. A good solid "western" in the true tradition of some of the greats of the past -... Read more
Published 4 months ago by I. Swade

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful western from Costner
I'm on a bit of a Kevin Costner roll at the moment, watching Wyatt Earp, Dances with Wolves and this fella back-to-back. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kentspur

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Film
Best film I've watched in a long time. Great story, acting and scenery. Costner is perfect. Only complaint is Michael Gambon- oirish, then American, then Oirish again. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Valley Mick

4.0 out of 5 stars Postman finally delivers
The detail work is reminiscent of Costner's (far superior) Dances with Wolves. The movie has the same dark feeling that late Jimmy Stewart Westerns and, obviously, Clint Eastwood... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brendan O. Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars open range
How any one can give this film less than maximum stars,is beyond me.A true classic.
Published 16 months ago by G. M. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Costner Redeemed
Old Kev has starred is some chaff over the years along with the odd belter but here takes second billing to Robert Duvall and the film is far better for it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Simon Mckenna

4.0 out of 5 stars More than just a great Western - a truly decent one
Kevin Costner's third film as director, Open Range, which spends little time on the range itself but uses its low budget to great effect. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Trevor Willsmer

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch this film!
The best Western made since "The Shootist" in 1976. The cinematography is probably the best I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot of films). Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2007 by Cromwell-the-dog

4.0 out of 5 stars Not classic but....
This film has all the right elements. Or should I say all the correct elements for the genre. It almost has the white hats for the goodies and black for the bad. Read more
Published on 19 April 2007 by K. C. Simm

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly one of the best!
The comradeship between the main characters of this film, played by Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall is displayed to its' full by these two really fine actors. Read more
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