It's just too long, with no dramatic thrust or narrative conflict other than 'bad guys are on their way to get you'. However, you will never see a more authentic re-creation of the immigrants' quest in the west. Costuming, sets, abundant props, thousands of extras and horses and wagons... all $35 million spent is on display, even in the 2 hr 35 minute cut. Actors are OK but their characters are dull; Huppert comes off best, conveying her personal charm against the odds. Worth seeing for the spectacle, and if you enjoy bloody carnage, the climax delivers.
Review of Heaven's Gate
