20 Things You Didn't Know About Appaloosa [2008]

Appaloosa is one of the most underrated Westerns of the 2000's starring Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen in an old-school Western movie about fellow gunslingers Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch.

So this documentary will break down 20 things you probably never knew about Appaloosa (2008), covering all the most interesting easter eggs, references and behind the scenes stories from the making of this nostalgic western, including the cameos you missed, the real-life on screen couple you never knew about and the full story of what happened to Appaloosa 2.

20 Things You Didn't Know About Appaloosa

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[PureNRG]

Mortensen’s character is the main reason I keep returning to rewatch this excellent western. I’d definitely be down for a sequel.

[markmiller]

My opinion it underrated. One of the best Westerns I've seen in a long while. I like that it's it Period correct. And not some cheesy throw to together like most westerns of today. Much respect and appreciation to this Western.

[milescookman]

Appaloosa and Open Range are my two favourite westerns since the millennium. Both great meditations on friendship, love and loyalty.

[roberthickerty]

Return to real Westerns. A great movie. A great story and Viggo and Ed just made these characters.

[joehoward]

One of the top westerns of all time. A masterpiece. I love westerns, and this belongs in the top ten of all of them.

[TotallyFictional]

I love this movie. It’s one of my favorite westerns of the last 30 years.

[dadrocha]

I saw it when it was released. Men with real friends will connect with the characters and the story.

[bmuell]

The best movie!!! The relationship between the two men was such a great part of the show! I would love a second movie!!!! Thx Ed Harris!

[stevengray]

I'd agree that this is one of the better modern westerns. I liked the friendship between the two main characters and the way they made it work as a team. I've seen quite a few lesser efforts in the western genre lately, but I think the elements are all evident in Appaloosa. Good story, good dialog, nicely shot, and the characters are worthy of our attention. I could easily rewatch it once a year!

[darrenvanderwilt]

Appaloosa is one of the few movies I like to rewatch because of its period correctness. A very well done western. Vigo’s character, Hitch, was perfect.

[powerofgreyskull]

It's up there with Unforgiven, Open Range, Lonesome Dove and Tombstone

[puma]

I wished they made more movies with this story and actor duo. A great story.

[LTCEZIO]

I absolutely love this moie and i love the Character Vigo Mortenson played

[ericthomsen]

An instant classic with great interplay between characters. Though I've found that not that many people have seen it, so I'm not sure it's gotten the kind of attention it deserves.

[Skoora]

It’s a shame executives never realize people don’t fall out of love with any genre. They just want good movies, no matter the genre. It’s like how they go on about Superhero or CBM fatigue. It’s bad movie fatigue. I’m in my 50’s and would never tire of seeing characters I’ve loved since I was a kid, come to life. But enough bad movies in a row and you lose trust that they’ll make a good one. I’m still and always eager for westerns, CBM’s, intelligent sci-fi, horror, comedies….just need good ones.

[jokerinexile]

I think that those who know westerns, understand them and enjoy them, true westerns - this is one of the most underrated and underappreciated westerns, if not movie in general, of it's generation.

[alfredleadbeaterjr.]

I had read and enjoyed the novels and loved the movie. I was hoping for squeals and now I know why they never came. I love history, ride really good, hand made saddles, bits and spurs so I appreciated the details of this movie where so many others fail. I also appreciate your review. Thank you.

[coldandaloof]

I love this movie and Viggo and Harris' on scene chemistry.

[jaycollins]

This is one of the top three westerns ever made. Glad you mentioned the authenticity of the saddles, tack, and weapons. It was 99% perfection!

[LoganGray-km]

YES VERY MUCH!!! I love this western! The attention to detail and the comradery between Everett and Virgil. And how they know each other so well they don't have to speak. Appaloosa is one of my favorite westerns and would love to see a sequel, and I think it would still work if they did it today