Film Review for Dances with Wolves
By George Robbins
[usr 4.9]
This film review for Dances with Wolves will go into how entertaining this epic tale is. For example, the film itself is almost four hours long on its own. That, in and of itself, shows that it deserves the title of epic. The film spends all of that time wisely though with world building and character development. While there are bound to be slow parts of the film, a large majority of the film is just plain entertaining. This film is full of conflict that keeps it entertaining throughout.
Firstly, the film introduces us to the main character who is not afraid to put his life on the line. He tries to commit suicide by running up to his enemies, but ends up a war hero. Next, he gets an assignment he has always wanted out on the Western Frontier. Soon he discovers that he is all alone out at his post as the person who dropped him off is killed on his way back to civilization. What follows is a good few hours of his narrating his harsh life on the frontier which is highlighted by his encounters with a Sioux tribe.
In Conclusion for this Film Review for Dances with Wolves
Eventually, he becomes a member of the tribe and even receives his own name, “Dances with Wolves,” because he befriended a lone wolf. The movie itself is full of moments that see the main character develop even more. Becoming a member of the tribe and leaving his old life behind is steadily worked towards. The viewer can feel a sense of accomplishment on his behalf as a result. Everything that has been seen was worth showing, and most of it just keeps you entertained. Hopefully this film review for Dances with Wolves makes you a bit interested in the film.
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