While this intriguing psychological drama does unfold against the genre's familiar staples such as sweeping, big sky panoramas, ten -
gallon hats, a honky - tonk saloon and bloodthirsty Injuns, this is still a much more cerebral affair than your typical Western Furthermore, given America's enduring love affair with gangsters and Crowe's considerable ability to humanize a monster, don't be surprised to find Ben and Dan equally - appealing.