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While it was not a massive box-office success upon release due to its slow pace and nearly three-hour runtime, it has since become a cult classic. Critics praise it for deconstructing the romanticized "Wild West" and focusing instead on the toxic nature of fame and the loneliness of both the hunter and the hunted.
The film is widely celebrated for its breathtaking visuals, courtesy of cinematographer . Using specialized "Deakinizer" lenses to create blurred edges and a dreamlike, vintage feel, the movie looks more like a moving series of 19th-century photographs than a standard film. The haunting, melancholic score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis further emphasizes the story's tragic, elegiac tone. Critical Reception L_assassinio_di_Jesse_James_per_mano_del_codard...
In a career-defining role, Affleck captures Bob’s awkwardness, vulnerability, and creeping malice, earning an Oscar nomination for his performance. While it was not a massive box-office success