Review of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

With a cast and ensemble of satisfactory to great actors, director Robert M Young's "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" is a compelling chase story featuring notable performances from a younger lead Edward James Olmos and many journeymen (some now late) actors including James Gammon, Brion James, Bruce McGill, and Rosanna Desoto. I liked the realism of the movie to a certain degree, though the music seemed a bit out of place. Cinematography was competent, and you could relate to the injustice of what appeared to happen. From a time from which no-one now lives, director Young seems to want to give a fair shake to Cortez's sad story. Olmos is is up to the task to paint a human picture of a man in fear on the run unjustly, and the movie helps solidify Olmos career earlier. Deserving of a watch and entertaining. 7/10.