Sweetwater (2013)

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Possibly Jason Isaacs was a little too intense and unbelievable in his role. But, he did make you hate him so that's good. Otherwise, Ed Harris was fantastic. The movie is worth watching for him alone. Seems that some reviewers felt that January Jones was too flat and lifeless in this movie. I can see that, yet my point of view is that she was a prostitute before marrying Miguel, therefore she was probably a tough woman who had possibly been cried out over the years. I bought her portrayal of Sarah. I also liked that Ed Harris, in his role as Sheriff Jackson, seemed to really be angry that two young men, decent guys really, had been wronged (killed). Overall I'm glad I watched this movie. Not a classic, but enough bad people get taught lessons, that it was fun. Again, Ed Harris...an amazing performance.

Interesting script, sharp, well written dialog. Several subtle "funnies" along the way. Such a delightful departure from his "norm" and excellent performance by Ed Harris. I liked this dandy Colombo with a harmlessly psychotic twist. Amy Madigan almost stole the show with one short scene, played with so few words, very, very well. Some of the sharp dialog could have been delivered better by January Jones, Bless her heart, but a lead role like this can be exhausting, I'm sure. Hope she grows into them, though, because she was easy to watch. A cast of characters keeps things interesting, And one is always watching for twists and turns. Would have been interesting to discover her situation in the end. Seemed to end somewhat abruptly without closer in that area.

Just picture that, burning hundred dollar bills. That sick feeling of something valuable completely wasted. That's the feeling you'll have watching some great actors slog through this truly embarrassing mess of a film. The hack script is a museum of heinous clichés and stereotypes. The actors do their best to salvage the horrendous script with over-the-top, scenery chewing performances, but the result is just ludicrous. Trying to see positives, Ed Harris gives a good effort (he was one of the producers) and our hero husband and wife have some hints of chemistry. But our painfully cartoonish antagonist, Josiah, just ruins the whole film. Again, not for lack of effort from Jason Isaacs, but from the godawful script.To be fair, there are some terrible films that still have some charm or appeal that makes them enjoyable. This not one of them.

Maybe January Jones was intimidated. After all she was surrounded by great actors. Ed Harris, as Sheriff Jackson, was exceptionally good, as well as Jason Isaacs as Josiah. (Many of you will remember Isaacs as the evil British soldier in The Patriot.) Typical good guy versus bad guy western. January Jones, as Sarah Ramirez, was so wooden in this film! ***SPOILER ALERT*** Even as Sara began to lose everything in her life for which she cared, Jones showed no emotion. She loses a husband whom she loves do deeply and no river of tears? Come on! Because Jones recited her lines like a robot, she made Sarah unlikable. At the end of the film, I didn't care what would happen to her. And I loved how Sarah had an elaborate French braid in her hair the entire film, a style of braid that can only be achieved by another person braiding her hair. Could her husband braid hair? I doubt it.**SPOILER ALERT** The ending sucked. It was not a happy ending, but Sarah didn't think to take the little girl with her as she rode off into the sunset? Sarah spared the girl's life but left her with a half dozen dead bodies and no way into town?Maybe Jones is a one-trick pony. Jones plays this exact same character as Betty on the series "Mad Men." In this film, picture Betty with a shot gun and you get the picture.