Comparing this movie to its predecessor is unfair but unavoidable. What I so liked about the old version was how much Gary Cooper loathed violence and how he was left completely isolated to face a duel on his own. None of this showed in this new version and sort of left it without much purpose. That said, I really think Tom Skerrit did a great job acting what was left of Will Kane's character.
Casting Dennis Weaver for this movie was a brilliant idea, by the way.
Casting Dennis Weaver for this movie was a brilliant idea, by the way.