Deadwood: The Movie

Politicians have a bad wrap for good reason. HBO wraps up the series Deadwood in a good way with a story that is more fact than fiction even if the characters are not based on real people. Almost all politicians are in it for themselves. I was a bit surprised that this particular dirty politician named George Hearst, (played superbly by the usually lovable Gerald McRaney) came into town without any of his other family, such as a wife, brothers and/or sons or daughters who would also be corrupt.

This film has a great supporting cast all who were given an opportunity to end the Deadwood series fans curiosity as to what happened to tehm all? The only knock I have on Deadwood the film was the film was too short. I imagine the screenwriters and editors left a bulk of the wanted material on the cutting room floor to satisfy HBO's need to reduce the film to a watchable 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Thanks HBO for giving the series true closure. Thank you Timothy Olyphant for showing us the audience there is honor and righteousness amongst lawman of the west.

I give the film an 8 out of 10 IMDB rating. Great cast!!!!