Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

psebastianp I am born in 85, so all the great movies, all the big old names, all amazing and spectacular and Titanic which was my best film ever and remained for so many years, just dropped to second place because of the Legends of the Fall. I cannot believe nobody told me ever about this movie, why??? Such a shame is rated only 7.5/10, it should be 15 out of 10

farcryfolk What a story! I never cried in movies but I was a bawling fool in this one. Magnificent portrayal of a family of brothers and the woman that they all love in a rural Americana setting. Excellent acting all the way around. Emotional story with some incredibly moving scenes. Not only did it move me to tears but it had me yelling at the screen during some powerhouse moments. You really cared about everyone. You truly rooted for them. You wanted them all to succeed but a great story is about more then just its characters. A great story is about finding that unsettling part hidden deep within you, that part you put so deep you forgot it was there cause you were taught how not to let go. How to hold onto those feelings. This movie will wrench those away, pluck those clinging emotions that dare not collaborate together, this movie will bunch all of those emotions you ever had and it will release them to the winds like a thousand doves that have just been set to flight. I have never been so much of a Brad Pitt fan then I was in this movie. He represented Freedom, clear and simple. Enjoy. Make sure you bring a hankie.

classicsoncall Stellar performances by the principals highlight this early Twentieth Century period piece, with an epic scope that spans the era of World War I and tells the story of a family torn apart, not so much by a global conflict as much as the internal one among it's own members. This is one of those pictures one might seek out for entertainment, but for all that, it's not an entertaining picture. The rifts that occur between the Ludlow Brothers fester for years to come following the Big War, as the presence of Susannah Fincannon (Julia Ormond) serves as a catalyst for a family's undoing. It's Susannah that my summary line refers to, spoken by Cree Indian One Stab (Gordon Tootoosis) who's understanding of the ways of Man and nature permeate this story with insightful recognition. Exceptional cinematography and an emotional soundtrack complement the flow of the film nicely, though one must contend with the director's sense of melodrama that at times tends to overwhelm the narrative.

sme_no_densetsu Edward Zwick's "Legends of the Fall" harks back to the epic historical dramas of the 50's & 60's, which were routinely sweeping in scope while sporting magnificent production values. The story, which begins in the early 1900's, revolves around the Montana-based Ludlow family, led by patriarch Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins). At various points over the next several years, Colonel Ludlow's three sons all fall for the same woman, adding friction to a relationship that is tested by war in Europe and subsequent challenges at home.The acting is generally well done with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins in place as the film's main stars. Hopkins brought his usual level of professionalism to a role that, admittedly, becomes a bit showy at times. Brad Pitt, though he isn't nearly as refined as Hopkins, proved to be more than just a pretty face. Aidan Quinn makes a good contrast to Pitt but since his character is inherently less interesting he doesn't make as much of an impression. Henry Thomas plays the third of the brothers and he also makes a good contrast while contributing a slightly more memorable performance. Julia Ormond, meanwhile, is radiant as the female lead and is easily acceptable as the romantic interest that propels much of the story. Apart from the principle actors, the acting is uniformly satisfactory with a few others standing out from the pack.The film's strongest points perhaps lie in the visual presentation. The Oscar-winning cinematography makes the most of the often stunning locations while the meticulous costume design strangely went unnominated. Throughout, Edward Zwick showed a sure hand in the director's chair, effectively striking a balance between intimate drama and grand spectacle. The majestic score by James Horner was also a key contributor to the film's epic feel.While the movie's grandiose nature may be unappealing to some, I find "Legends of the Fall" to be a welcome throwback to a time when sweeping stories like this were much more prevalent on movie screens. The dearth of similar recent material makes it easy for me to overlook some of the minor hiccups in the narrative. Ultimately, even though "Legends of the Fall" is unlikely to ever attain the same status as the best epic films it nevertheless remains a well-crafted production with an engrossing story and impressive visuals.