The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Hil and I saw an incredible film a few nights ago. Probably the best, the BEST western that I've ever seen - this thing is twisted.

I'm not sure how wide distribution will be for "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada", (especially with it's poor release time, just after the Oscars), but this film deserves to be seen. Tommy Lee Jone's directorial debut is stellar, and although we both cringed at the thought of seeing Tommy Lee Jones, we were absolutely impressed. Equally brilliant is Barry Pepper, who if you'll recall, played the sniper in Saving Private Ryan.

As a brief plot synopsis, Pete Perkins (Tommy Lee Jones) seeks revenge for the killing of his Mexican immigrant friend Melquiades. After some investigation, he discovers the perpetrator: a local border guard Mike Norton (Barry Pepper). In a tale of epic revenge, Pete kidnaps Mike, forces him to dig up Melquiades rotting body, and smuggle it back for a proper burial in Mexico.

But not is all as it seems... sympathies change, perceptions skew, the past alters.

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Brilliant plot, and incredible imagery - this film has some of the most anti-american visuals that I've seen in a long time! They make the States look like HELL!

"Three Burials" did fantastic at Cannes, winning awards for best actor and screenplay I do believe.

Highly recommended!

j & h