To me, this movie is perfection.

Sadly Over-hyped

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

John Saxon and Anjannete Comer cast as Mexicans was as awful as Marlon Brando or Mickey Rooney cast as Asians.Brando's heart simply wasn't in this film and it showed, especially in the scene when his horse is stolen and he drunkenly tries to shoot a rifle. More Buster Keaton than Brando. The single purpose of Brando's adopted Mexican family seems to be yelling, "Matteo, Matteo!" in turn by each of them whenever Brando shows up.It seemed that this film was written as it was shot, considering the actions of Frank Silvera in the confrontation at his home, among others. Also, Brando putting his prized horse in harm's way, then lassoing his gun and accurately shooting a great distance into the pines??? Oh well, it's still Brando, and worth watching.

not remarkable. not impressive. but honest. good use of western rules. and, sure, Marlon Brando. story of past memories, honor and justice, not great performances but decent story, it is one of movies important for the flavor of old period. a film about a single man and his war. few fake scenes, sentimental note who defines many moments and lovely moments, it represents slice of a solid tradition. it is not easy to criticize it because not its artistic value is relevant but a feeling, maybe emotion , creates a large circle. a good thing - its simplicity who saves a lot . a film with Marlo Brando. not brilliant . but useful for rediscover the rhythm of a time.

Interesting but slowly paced Western follows Brando's attempts to recover an Appaloosa horse stolen from him by Mexican villains . Being based on a novel by Robert MacLeod and screenplay by also filmmakers , James Bridges and Roland Kibbee . Set in 1870s , Southwest to Sonora where rules the lawless , lustful and violence arrives a man who returns from war and tries to recover a horse (the appaloosa of the titles) stolen from him by a Mexican bandit called Chuy (John Saxon who received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor) and hoodlums (Emilio Fernandez) . As a Mexican-American named Matt Fletcher and outlaws to live on the edge of violence . When the bandits steal his horse , he sets out in pursuit the thieves . Meanwhile Matt falls in love for the Chuy's girlfriend named Trini (Anjanette Comer) . This strange Western contains drama , action , colorful outdoors , shootouts but is paced in slow-moving and often tiring . Violent and moving at the ending in which Fletcher/Brando single-handedly, contends the whole nasty band . Good interpretation by the mythical Marlon Brando , he carries out a method-acting , brooding approach to the main role , though according to co-star John Saxon, Marlon Brando's relationship with director Sidney J. Furie got to the point where Brando, when getting ready to do a close-up, would be reading a book , he would only lower the book when Furie yelled "Action" ; when he yelled "Cut", Brando would raise the book again . Also according to producer Alan Miller, appalled at his star's lack of interest in the film and his lackluster performance, pinned a bit of doggerel about Marlon Brando . Glimmer and luxurious cinematography in Techniscope by the classical cameraman Russell Metty filmed on location in St. George, Utah, Lake Los Angeles, and Wrightwood, California . Sensitive and evocative musical score by maestro Frank Skinner .This slight motion picture was professionally directed by Sidney J Furie , a veteran and prolific director , still today making films . British Furie has directed all kind of genres , though mostly action . In 1999, Sidney J. Furie's espionage thriller The Ipcress File (1965) was included at number 59 on the BFI's list of the 100 greatest British films of the 20th century. Stanley Kubrick was a big fan of The Boys in Company C (1978) and cited Sidney J. Furie's war movie as the direct inspiration for Full Metal Jacket (1987). In 2009, director Martin Scorsese placed Sidney J. Furie's The Entity (1982) on his list of the 11 Scariest Horror Films of All Time. He also directed Superman IV: quest of peace (1987) , originally had a budget of $36 million dollars , just before filming was to begin, Cannon Pictures, which was starting to suffer financial problems, slashed the budget and was a flop . ¨The Appaloosa¨ resulted to be an acceptable Western that had moderated success at the box office . Rating : 6 , passable . The picture will appeal to Marlon Brando fans and Western buffs .

See it – "Next time you point a gun at me you better pull the trigger. Cuz' I'm gonna blow you into so many pieces your friends will get tired of looking for you." Can't you just picture Marlon Brando saying that to a bad guy? This is a great south-of-border revenge western. It is a very clever film, and actually has kind of a spaghetti western feel to it. My favorite scene is the arm wrestle that involves scorpions. If you've seen it you know what I'm talking about. Also, a bit of trivia…the milky beverage everyone drinks is called pulque. It's a Mexican beer that's made by fermenting agave juice. And I would know. I checked…online. 3 out of 5 action rating