Too much of everything

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Powerful

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

What can I say that most other reviewers haven't already said? This "movie" is a total failure on virtually every conceivable level. About the only good things about it are the cinematography--which is actually pretty good--and the music, which is at least bearable. Everything else about it--and I mean EVERYTHING--is laughable. The reciting--in no way, shape or form could it be called "acting"--is universally abysmal (the worst by far is by the "leading lady"), the writing is a jumbled, convoluted mess, the direction is virtually nonexistent, the fart jokes aren't funny (yes, there's a character who actually farts loudly several times before he's thankfully killed off), even the sound effects are 12th-rate. A complete and utter waste of time. There's probably a movie somewhere on this planet that's worse than this thing is, but with any luck I'll never see it. Avoid this mess at all costs.

I ordered it three weeks ago. It was worth the wait. Living by the Gun is better than the westerns I grew up with. They were fun but not very realistic. Living by the Gun felt real. There were no drop holsters until Hollywood invented them. This movie avoided the unauthentic look of Hollywood westerns. Everything, costumes,tack, language and sets were a pleasure to enjoy. I read in one of the reviews that it is like a Greek tragedy. It is better than a Greek tragedy, it's an old west tragedy. The Uncle lived a tragic life like so many of the early pioneers. The rest of the cast looked authentic. Most westerns today are populated by pretty people that look out of place in the old west. I hope they make a sequel about the Niece and what happens to her.

I saw "Livin' by the Gun" last week and again on Sunday. I enjoyed it both times. A fellow sitting in front of us called it a modern Greek tragedy. I agree.It is a Greek tragedy set in the 1880s. This is a western that doesn't rely on endless galloping horses across open plains. It is a tight drama that depends of dialog not scenery. Still, the scenery and the locations are authentic and beautiful. Also, the tone, color and music remind me of Kevin Costner's "Hatfields and McCoys." My friend even said the "Hatfields and McCoys" and "Livin' by the Gun" came from the "same litter" The main character reminds me of Costner, Sam Elliot, and Tom Selleck, combined. His mustache my be better.

I loved this movie! It was the high light of the Film Fest Twain Harte. One of the best westerns I've seen. It was pure, authentic and intense. The protagonists were great, menacing yet tenderly human. I loved the themes of simplicity, with dialogue and story. I loved the portrayal of these people's simple faith as exemplified by the Fords. This was how these pioneers made sense of their lives, lives that were brutal, harsh and often short. The sets,costumes and music were terrific. The camera work was outstanding. The technology( guns,bridles, saddles, etc.) were accurate and in keeping with the period.All great westerns are about good, evil and big emotions. Nothing existential or imbued with heavy doses of psychology. Great movies move you emotionally and this movie is no exception. Well done!