Deadwood: Le film

Oh how I missed this Shakespeare on the Plains. These rich, wonderful, profane characters raised swearing to an art form. HBO canceled this series waaay to soon. It was ahead of its time and had it come some years later, as the streaming series' became common place, it would have received a longer run and it's just due. But kudos to HBO for correcting its error with this full- length film, directed by Daniel Minahan, that wraps up the doings in Deadwood. All the old cast are back-10 years later, and the film takes its time giving all our old favorites the time they deserve. During its entire run, I cannot recall a bad performance and none are to be found here. Space prohibits complimenting all the performances, but I must send ovations to Timothy Oliphant, as Seth Bullock, and Ian McShane as, 'Al Swearingen.' They created magnificent characters that will live in our collective memories. Notable too: Brad Dourif, as 'Doc', William Sanderson, as 'E. B', Robin Weigart, as Calamity Jane, Paula Malcomson, as 'Trixie', John Hawkes, as 'Sol Star', and Gerald McRaney, as 'George Hearst'. Creator and writer, the late David Milch, gave us a labor of love and one of the great series of all-time. The movie is it's fitting epitaph.

Politicians have a bad wrap for good reason. HBO wraps up the series Deadwood in a good way with a story that is more fact than fiction even if the characters are not based on real people. Almost all politicians are in it for themselves. I was a bit surprised that this particular dirty politician named George Hearst, (played superbly by the usually lovable Gerald McRaney) came into town without any of his other family, such as a wife, brothers and/or sons or daughters who would also be corrupt.

This film has a great supporting cast all who were given an opportunity to end the Deadwood series fans curiosity as to what happened to tehm all? The only knock I have on Deadwood the film was the film was too short. I imagine the screenwriters and editors left a bulk of the wanted material on the cutting room floor to satisfy HBO's need to reduce the film to a watchable 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Thanks HBO for giving the series true closure. Thank you Timothy Olyphant for showing us the audience there is honor and righteousness amongst lawman of the west.

I give the film an 8 out of 10 IMDB rating. Great cast!!!!

This movie, a brilliant & touching send off to one of the best series ever aired, is like a study on how to write a finale. Every character has a prime moment, the story flows beautifully and it's full of comedy, pathos & action. It makes me wonder how HBO let some shows go on well past their due date and ended this prematurely. Congratulations to all involved for giving the fans the best send off anyone could expect and more.

Blown away, this is my favorite tv series of all time and the best hbo has ever been along with The Wire. I was crying, laughing, shaking, swearing, and feeling so many other emotions throughout the movie that I am exhausted. This was the perfect send of, and every series who is looking to satisfy there fans should follow suit. True to the characters and true to the essence of Deadwood. Thank you for this show as there will never be anything else like it.

Although I did enjoy the movie, I did so mainly because I loved the series and was happy to revisit with the characters after so many years. But, I have to say that I was disappointed. As for many Deadwood viewers, I loved the Swearengen character. McShane really stole the series. That's why I was disappointed in a movie where he's reduced to a character completely lacking the personality shown throughout the series.

And while I have no complaint with the character, or actress, the amount of time spent on Calamity Jane was completely out of proportion relative to her role during the series.