Briefly summarize the narrative--be sure to tell the name of the movie. Give the names of the director, the producer, the actors and actresses in the leading roles, and the date the movie was released. Is the movie based on a book? What is the Title? Who is the author? (250 words)

Review what critics (not amazon.com reviews!)have said about the movie, consulting both movie reviews and critical analyses. When were the reviews or articles written? How did the time period affect the way the movie was reviewed? Have attitudes towards the movie changed today? (500 words)

Which aspects of the Western Myth inform the narrative? Manifest Destiny? Conflict between savagery and civilization? Bootstrap Myth? Rugged Individualism? The American Dream? Others? What is the author's attitude toward these myths? Is it different from that of the characters? Does ethnicity or gender affect the story? Do the characters have any preconceived attitudes toward other races, religions, gender, or the land? Do these attitudes change by the conclusion the narrative? Discuss the importance of "Place' and/or "Displacement." Do any characters undergo a Rite of Passage or Initiation? (* Be selective; consider only questions appropriate to your book. Use quotations from the work to support your interpretation. 500 words)

What is the major theme of this movie? Does it have any redeeming social, political, or personal values? Does it exemplify any universal truths? Is the movie factual and realistic? How would you evaluate this work in terms of entertainment? Did you like the movie? Would you advise others to see it? On a scale of 1-5, rate this movie for today's audiences. (250 words)

Using the MLA style manual, compile a bibliography to list the sources you consulted.

*** Hand in two copies of the final revision--one to be marked and returned and the other for professor's files.

*** Double space everything with one inch margins on all four sides. You do not need to begin a new page for each section. In addition to the content and quality of critical thinking in the Movie Review itself, grammar, style, punctuation, and correct form will also be considered in your grade.