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Frank and Jesse (1994)

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Rob Lowe and Bill Paxton star as Frank and Jesse James, who, after the defeat of the South in the Civil War and the pointless murder of their younger brother, seek their own brand of justice. As outlaws, they gain fame for their daring hold-ups of banks, trains, and stagecoaches -- and make sworn enemies of lawmen, who are determined to see them dead. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Western, Action & Adventure

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Jan 12, 1999

Trimark

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All Critics (4) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)

Darn solid cable-flick western with a tight pace and an excellent cast.

July 26, 2002 Comment
eFilmCritic.com

...not that it's any better or any more historically accurate than the other films about the James gang, but that it's so amiable.

April 21, 2002 Comment
Movie Metropolis
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Audience Reviews for Frank and Jesse

Another version of the outlaw duo this time headed up by big stars Paxton and Lowe as the brothers, no one else is much of a draw here as this seems more of a low budget production, possibly more of a TV movie, but sometimes films work better that way.Well not this time I'm afraid, the film is reasonable with

November 7, 2011
phubbs1

Super Reviewer

Frank and Jesse started with a rough exposition, with poorly staged scenes and ineffectual dialogue. As the film progressed, it got gradually better. The cast never quite lives up to its' true potential, with Rob Lowe especially being inconsistent. The tone of the movie is also inconsistent, shifting between

August 1, 2011
Jeffrey Meyers

Super Reviewer

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