![]() ![]() “Moon” was never going to be able to be assessed in a vacuum, not when “Dove” had proven such a magical interlude. What results isn’t worth three nights of anyone’s life, even if it carves a collection of memorable moments into the mix.Īgain, McMurtry and his cohorts Dyson Lovell and Simon Wincer (who served as producer and director on “Dove,” respectively, and return here to work the same jobs) had to know going in that this was essentially a thankless task that lie before them. It’s as if McMurtry and Ossana were so concerned about comparisons to the classic from which it’s spun that they made sure it feels less like an homage than its own seriocomic creation. ![]() ![]() Ryan Seacrest Says He Was Initially Considered to Be an 'American Idol' Judgeįor “Comanche Moon,” his “Dove” prequel, McMurtry joined forces with “Brokeback Mountain” partner Diana Ossana (who together won Oscars for that screenplay) to adapt the novel into this six-hour horse opera that’s blessed with some powerful scenes but too much lightweight patter. ![]()
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