Set in 1882 New Mexico, Appaloosa follows the fate of the town of the same name, which has fallen into the control of a ruthless outlaw (Jeremy Irons), and the powers that be have hired new hands to take control of the situation (Harris and Viggo Mortensen).

 

However,when a mysterious widow(Renee Zellweger)arrives in town, loyalties will be tested, friendships will be put on trial, and guns will be fired.The strong point, as I've said, is Ed Harris, who pulls the quadruple threat of acting,directing, writing, and producing. Despite all the work he did on this film, he still manages to turn in an Oscar worthy performance as the steadfast and unwavering commander of the town.

 

Harris is subtle, nuanced, and never out of control. He commands the screen every time he's on it, without yelling or doing anything too crazy.