Affleck gives a remarkably convincing performance as Bob Ford, the hero-worshipping sidekick who comes to resent and fear James, and eventually turns traitor – only to find himself haunted by the legend of Jesse James long after the gunman’s death. Deakins frames every shot to perfection – James appearing like an apparition from the mist as he holds up a train, or silhouetted by golden sunlight on the open prairies. The sheer beauty of the photography almost makes up for the languid pace of the film, and at almost two and a half hours long there are moments when you can’t help thinking – “oh, just shoot him will ya…”

That's true but if he died straight away it wouldn't of been much of a film.

I thought the second half of the film got on with it, mind you it's not really what you can call a fast paced film anyway.

Yes i have to agree with you there. It was a very interesting and well thought out film but i do think it is a film your either going to like or your going to hate.

Personally i enjoyed it, i liked the bit in the bar while the man was singing about Jesse while ford was there.