BlazeLime Strong and Moving!

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Dorathen Better Late Then Never

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

loriharon Legends of the fall is now probably known for bringing Brad Pitt into the mainstream but it is a grand sweeping epic with great performances, a touching story and some stunning natural visuals. Edward Zwick is his usual self and the vast panoramic sceneries have become his playground. This is a good early 90s family film that will transport you back to innocent days.

psebastianp I am born in 85, so all the great movies, all the big old names, all amazing and spectacular and Titanic which was my best film ever and remained for so many years, just dropped to second place because of the Legends of the Fall. I cannot believe nobody told me ever about this movie, why??? Such a shame is rated only 7.5/10, it should be 15 out of 10

Ibrahÿm Khalil I still cant believe all the negative reviews and a low IMDb overall rating this film got, no matter how many times i watch it the quality of acting, direction and story never ceases to amaze me, this is a must watch and the music is heart wrenching, i salute James Horner for all the effort he's put in, This is truly a Hollywood classic!!! One of the best movies of all time and Tristan is <3 !! Brad Pitt's character wasn't that easy but he did complete justice to it!! Some scenes are so intense that no matter how many times you see it they're destined to bring tears to your eyes. (Spoiler) The movie is so realistic that it teaches us to listen to our elders (samuel and his war craze),(spoiler) corruption (isabel's death) that lies in the depth of all humanity. So at the end it teaches that in this world there is nothing more dearer and loyal to us than our family, if you stick for your family you will have all the happiness in the world.

sme_no_densetsu Edward Zwick's "Legends of the Fall" harks back to the epic historical dramas of the 50's & 60's, which were routinely sweeping in scope while sporting magnificent production values. The story, which begins in the early 1900's, revolves around the Montana-based Ludlow family, led by patriarch Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins). At various points over the next several years, Colonel Ludlow's three sons all fall for the same woman, adding friction to a relationship that is tested by war in Europe and subsequent challenges at home.The acting is generally well done with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins in place as the film's main stars. Hopkins brought his usual level of professionalism to a role that, admittedly, becomes a bit showy at times. Brad Pitt, though he isn't nearly as refined as Hopkins, proved to be more than just a pretty face. Aidan Quinn makes a good contrast to Pitt but since his character is inherently less interesting he doesn't make as much of an impression. Henry Thomas plays the third of the brothers and he also makes a good contrast while contributing a slightly more memorable performance. Julia Ormond, meanwhile, is radiant as the female lead and is easily acceptable as the romantic interest that propels much of the story. Apart from the principle actors, the acting is uniformly satisfactory with a few others standing out from the pack.The film's strongest points perhaps lie in the visual presentation. The Oscar-winning cinematography makes the most of the often stunning locations while the meticulous costume design strangely went unnominated. Throughout, Edward Zwick showed a sure hand in the director's chair, effectively striking a balance between intimate drama and grand spectacle. The majestic score by James Horner was also a key contributor to the film's epic feel.While the movie's grandiose nature may be unappealing to some, I find "Legends of the Fall" to be a welcome throwback to a time when sweeping stories like this were much more prevalent on movie screens. The dearth of similar recent material makes it easy for me to overlook some of the minor hiccups in the narrative. Ultimately, even though "Legends of the Fall" is unlikely to ever attain the same status as the best epic films it nevertheless remains a well-crafted production with an engrossing story and impressive visuals.