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Zahn does a great job of portraying the McCrae character as fleshed out by Robert Duvall, but anytime he would be situated next to Urban, I found myself wishing that someone had put him on a soap box or something, to add a few inches.Karl Urban as Call was as wooden as the Tommy Lee Jones Call, but Val Kilmer as Captain Inish Scull is great. We'd hate to have to hang you," is something spoken to Spoon by McCrae towards the end of the film that is said in jest, but LD fans will be able to immediately pick up on the irony. "Commanche Moon", is a fairly interesting prequel to "Lonsome Dove", which I think most LD fans will appreciate. Maggie Tilton is only part of the dialogue in "Lonsome Dove", but in "Commanche Moon", her relationship to Call is far more expanded and explained, especially in comparison to the earlier "Dead Man's Walk". I've given it five stars because it doesn't need to great to be enjoyable, and I really enjoyed "Commanche Moon". I was a little surpised at how well the film followed the book in how this character, and his antagonists were true to McMurty's vision.If you're looking for answers to your questions about "Lonesome Dove", "Commanche Moon" pretty well illustrates the prior exploits of most of the LD characters and the reasons for their actions. "Don't take up with any hoodlums.
Therefore, when the end of "Commanche Moon" finally did come, it was sort of a surprise. While Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call as played by Steve Zahn and Karl Urban may take some getting used to, by the film's conclusion, the actors are firmly established as their characters. Like "Lonsome Dove", there were various points where I, as a viewer, thought that the story could end, but then surprisingly, the story continued. Buffalo Hump and son, Blue Duck are well represented. Even more revealing, "Commanche Moon" also goes into some detail concerning the prior exploits of Jake Spoon and his relationship to McCrae and Call. The good thing about the ending itself is that it is an apt lead-in to "Lonesome Dove", which, timeline-wise, begins only about ten years later."Commanche Moon" isn't a great film, like "Lonesome Dove", but it's a very good one, and I think, a better addition to the LD series than "Dead Man's Walk" or "The Streets of Laredo".
Comanche Moon This is the last of the TV Mini-Series Lonesome Dove. And People it did not disappoint me. This was Great. You will truly love it.
This is a worthless pice of junk-makes no sences.This is not a family movie - is not for anyone with good taste
This is an excellent movie in the Lonesome Dove Series -- we bought it to complete our series.
I thought this recent TV miniseries was okay but a far cry from "Lonesome Dove, " as it was being compared since it is a prequel to that famous story."Commanche Moon" is definitely worth a watch for any fan of westerns. Maggie's son "Newt" was a wonderful kid, too - the kind of boy every parent would want.The most interesting character, I thought, turned out to be "Inish Scull," played by Val Kilmer. "Scull" is really an original, if I ever saw one: a strange dude, indeed.Actually, all of the supporting actors in here did a fine job, from Keith Robinson's "Deets" to Wes Studi as "Buffalo Hump." I always find Studi to be fascinating, no matter what role he plays. Some say it's unfair to criticize this movie because of the comparison but you have to compare it - it's the story of the same two leading Texas Ranger characters: "Woodrow Call" and "Gus McCrae."The main difference, I found, was that this prequel is a lot of slower and more relational (the two Rangers and their women) at times. It's just beautiful at times and is a joy to watch. Yet, I didn't mind that because the two main women were pretty ladies and likable people. Just don't expect it to be as intense as "Lonesome Dove." Steve Zahn and Karl Urban are not Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones, and the characters they play aren't as strong. As in the western film, "Tombstone," Kilmer almost steals the show from the leads.
They were played nicely by Linda Cardelini ("Clara Forsythe") and Elizabeth Banks ("Maggie."). They helped make this long movie palatable. I wish he had had a bigger role in this miniseries.One thing this film has in common with "Lonesome Dove" and other good westerns: the scenery and photography. We also have an excellent director of this film: Simon Wincer.Another thing, you get your money's worth: the two-disc DVD version is about 4 hours and 40 minutes.
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