La historia se desarrolla durante los últimos años de la vida del famoso forajido Jesse James (Brad Pitt). Jesse ya no es el joven campeón de los pobres que robaba bancos; ahora es un hombre paranoico, enfermo y acorralado que vive bajo nombres falsos con su esposa y sus hijos. La ley está cerrando el círculo a su alrededor, y su "leyenda" se ha convertido en una carga pesada.
The film is not a typical biography but rather a window into the final months of the infamous outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt). Living under a pseudonym with his family, Jesse is increasingly paranoid, erratic, and depressed. He plans one last train robbery with his gang, but the cohesion of the group is crumbling. La historia se desarrolla durante los últimos años
Enter Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), a young, socially awkward member of the gang who has idolized Jesse James since childhood. Ford seeks the glory and fame that he believes resides within Jesse. However, as Ford spends time with his idol, he realizes that the reality of Jesse James—a violent, mentally unstable man—does not match the dime-store legend he worshiped. The film is not a typical biography but
The narrative builds slowly toward the inevitable conclusion: Robert Ford shooting Jesse James from behind while he adjusts a picture on the wall. The film’s second half explores the aftermath, showing how Ford was not celebrated as a hero, but reviled as a coward, leading to his own tragic end. Enter Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), a young, socially
Upon release, the film polarized general audiences due to its slow pace and length (160 minutes). However, it received overwhelming critical acclaim.