Jeter's energetic performance earned him a Tony award and gave him a much higher profile to stake a claim in movies. That all changed when Tommy Tune cast him in the Broadway hit Grand Hotel (1990) in the role of Otto Kringelin, a dying clerk enjoying a last fling in Berlin. Jeter spend the next decade landing mostly stage work and making occasional guest forays in popular television shows: Lou Grant, Night Court, and Designing Women, but his unique physical presence (a slight, 5'4" frame, premature balding, owlish features) made it difficult for him to land substantial parts. After graduation, he pursued his career in earnest and moved to New York and worked as a law firm secretary until he found some stage work and his film debut in Milos Forman's adaptation of the musical Hair (1979). He began medical studies at Memphis State University, but soon discovered a love for the theater. The cause of death has not been determined, although in a 1997 interview for Entertainment Tonight Jeter did disclose he was HIV-positive. Through and through I found "Open Range" to be a fairly entertaining film with a great climax.Michael Jeter, the diminutive actor whose versatility in all mediums earned him numerous accolades and awards, was found dead on March 30 in his Hollywood Hills home. It's shot spectacularly well - a worthy testament of Costner's directorial aptitude. The best and most entertaining point in this film is the last hour where the film's most impressive set piece is set into motion - a really incredible gunfight happens. Then again, I wasn't alive during the 19th century, so I have no frame of reference. The script was standard in terms of dialogue I guess. I thought Costner's performance was a little stoic, but not bothersome (makes me think that that was the intention). Duvall's portrayal of Boss Spearman is the best in the film, by my opinion. The characters in the movie are pretty good. However, past that point the movie picks up with a fairly plain, but still enjoyable plot. A very large portion of this movie's beginning 45 minutes is about just that. The movie to me looked like it was gonna' be a slightly boring film about life on the.wait for it.open range. The movie tells the story of two cattle ranchers (Costner, Duvall) who are forced to take up arms when threatened by corrupt lawmen. "Open Range" is a 2003 film directed by and starring Kevin Costner. The movie to me looked like it was gonna' be a slightly boring film about life on the. A properly epic, well paced, and enthralling film, Open Range is a modern western with classical feel. As with many westerns, the film is incredibly lush and gorgeous, taking full advantage of its open, pure, and idyllic setting. Its purpose is clear and the proceeding elements of the film are done in a way that leaves you rooting for the protagonists, as you should, though the chemistry between the actors definitely plays into this element. The action sequence is well handled and well shot, never becoming disorienting or confusing. Open Range does a good job establishing its characters, their motivations, and setting the stage for its big shootout. Robert Duvall, Costner, Diego Luna, and Annette Bening, are all terrific and have great chemistry with one another. Robert Duvall, Costner, Diego Luna, and Annette Bening, are Why can we not get more westerns? A brilliant western that fits the genre bill and feels straight out of the golden age of the genre, Open Range confirms Kevin Costner's directorial ability, especially when in control of a western. Why can we not get more westerns? A brilliant western that fits the genre bill and feels straight out of the golden age of the genre, Open Range confirms Kevin Costner's directorial ability, especially when in control of a western.
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