Because of the deveoping storyline and many different characters, this 3 hour movie time goes by very quickly... Especially for someone, like myself, who loves both the history or our Western culture and watching a good western movie!
Clearly not for someone wanting to just be entertained with a few top actors and a fast moving plot. But there is enough quality acting and action with a central theme to the movie to keep one interested and also parts that I found to be extremely emotional, thru the many different developing storylines throughout the film. Also, the cinematography is exceptional thru the director's eye, in capturing both the beauty and the unblemished part of our West.
For myself, I can't wait to see the second installment of this western saga!