Paramount's last VistaVision release, One - Eyed Jacks is an under - appreciated western with gorgeous camerawork by Charles Lang and terrific performances from Brando and Karl Malden, centered around
a thrilling revenge story with almost romantic notions and some Billy the Kid resonance.
Not exact matches
There's still a certain level of unease in the basic premise of this
story, which uses the abuse of a woman as a means of creating some
thrills, but at least the
thrills of
Revenge aren't cheap.
Still, for those with the endurance, the film provides frontier
thrills and a
revenge story unlike any you have seen before.
Even if it were the most simple
revenge story possible, elevated from the always stunning backdrop of mobster wardrobes and their luxurious, champagne - drenched, suit - sporting parties, an explosive mixture of action and
thrills could have taken center stage.
The atmosphere of Bleak House, the sensuous
thrill of Perfume, and the mystery of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell all combine in a
story of murder, deceit, love, and
revenge in Victorian England.