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Monday, February 4, 2013

Once Upon a Texas Train - 3 stars out of 5 stars

Sorry no trailer available or clip on this 1988 release that runs 96 minutes.Took 2 stars off for acting.The cast are old time supporting actors who really can't carry this sort of film except for a few good scenes near the end.Thats why they are supporting actors and not leeds.The two known actors have smaller parts and don't really shine.The reason I was drawn to see it was the wild card,singer Willy Nelson who actually does sing one acapella song around a campfire but is there for acting,and he's not bad.The story is kinda silly but I view it as a metaphor for midlife crisis and as such its not really that bad.Its western Texas theme is also fun,but its really a film ONLY for older die hard western fans who want a little spoof from time to time and to see Old Willie in a life he should have really lived.IMDB summary below.

Captain Hayes of the mighty law enforcement squad named the Texas Rangers reached the pinnacle of his career when he captured the notorious John Henry, an outlaw cowboy, and put him behind bars. Twenty years later, upon his release, Henry is older but unrepentant. Within six hours after leaving his jail cell, he evens the score with Hayes by holding up the Bank of Texas for $20,000 in gold. Hayes, in his fury, gets himself out of retirement to take up the chase once more. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment


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