The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky

Téléfilm
1995
PG
1h 34m

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The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995)

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueIn 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.In 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.In 1919, a cocky sophomore in the forest service has to learn life the hard way.

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6,4/10

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Prix
- 1 victoire au total

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Anecdotes
Ricky Jay plays a professional gambler and card shark who is an expert at manipulating a deck of cards. In real-life, Ricky Jay is a professional magician who specializes in card tricks.

Citations
Mac: [In a gradually increasing crescendo of emphasis, starting in a normal tone, ending in a near roar] Red, let me ask you. Have you ever once, in your whole life, had one, single, solitary, original thought, that didn't bounce off from somewhere else? I mean, have you ever sat down, considered all the available information, weighed it all in your mind, sifted all the possibilities, discarded what you couldn't prove, sorted out what made sense, and came to your own, personal, original, Red McBride opinion?
Red: [after a long pause] Why would I go to all that trouble?

Bandes originales
There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
(uncredited)
Written by Theodore A. Metz and Joe Hayden
First line sung during first explosion scenes also sung by Mac in the tent on the peak

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Commentaire en vedette

6/10

Well made, but plot's a bit dull

For a TV movie from the 90's, this one isn't too bad. You can tell as you watch it that the cast and crew were professionals. The cinematography really impressed me, and the acting was just superb. The other reviewers here seem to find Sam Elliott to be their favorite actor in this movie, and I understand that perfectly. However, I personally think Jerry O'Connell's performance was the best thing in the film. If you're looking for an entertaining family Western, this is a good option.

However, the film lacks on one major thing: the plot. Its first act is very good at drawing you into the characters and situations. Nonetheless, the movie seems to lose speed halfway through, changing from a film about respect and adolescence to a film about...uh...young love and gambling. If you don't know much about playing poker, there are about ten minutes of the film you probably won't get at all. The film returns to its first theme near the end, but you still might get the impression that the filmmakers just wanted their movie to be more than 90 minutes long. Also, don't let the "Hole in the Sky" within the title excite you much; it's just some gambling term.

In conclusion, "The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky" is a professional TV movie that will entertain its viewers at least most of the time. Whether you're a Sam Elliott fan, a Western fan, or just a parent who wants a clean film for their kids to watch, this movie is for you!