Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was surprised to see so many negative reviews on amazon. I have to say this really was a movie which told a story (shocking in this day an age) as opposed to most modern movies that use the format to simply dangle sex, explosions and cheap thrills in front of a slack jawed audience. I don't understand why so many people consider this movie to be slow-paced, as the entire time I was enthralled by the characters' emotions, interactions, and what was an obvious well developed lead up to a shocking and horrible climax. This movie took the time to actually develop the characters. Four men go on a long and dangerous journey to rescue a woman and deputy from a clan of cave dwelling natives, knowing that they have little chance to succeed. On the way they battle the elements in an uncharted and unmapped western frontier and bravely continue through the unforgiving landscape. The movie contains humor, adventure, drama, romance, and yes, horrific violence for those who are squeamish. In fact, the scene most reviewers are talking about is pretty difficult to watch and for those of you that have a hard time with that kind of thing should definitely avoid this movie. But it is certainly horrifying and spine tingling, which is apparently what the director was going for.