"Dipping their toes into anthology waters, the Coen brothers newest film proves once again that even in the hands of the most accomplished directors, anthology films often languish in deciding how they want to be presented - short and snappy, or longer and more gripping, in which case why not just flesh out the best into feature length?
However, despite some of the shorts being only decent to good, the better of those such as the titular ballad of buster scruggs prove once again that the Coens are masters of cinema with their deft blend of dark humour, attention to detail, and dedication to imagery.
The Wild West is a dream location for any fans of cinematography, with the shorts ranging from mid west dust bowls, snowy peaks, and lush, verdant forestry. Sprinkled within the splendour are six versatile tales entwined around death, though not always morbid, that pull the viewer into enjoying what could have been a complete disaster in more amateur hands.
The script is on point as always, the often wonderful dialogue capturing imagination and stringing us along through the multiple stories being told - sadly all these positives is not always enough to defend what was, and probably should, have been an extended tv mini series"
- 7/10
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