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i dont like the way they made this one

posted 18 years ago by no_no178
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jesse seems too "NICE"
and the way they portrayed things isnt historically correct
i guess its ok,but i wish they would make a more accurate movie

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[–] movies789 11 years ago

Yes, the James' lives were heavily romanticized in this version. In real life, they were ruthless murderers.

[–] joe_538 9 years ago

Unfortunately, the newspapers and other media of the day worked overtime infusing virtues that weren't necessarily there, people believed it, and Jesse became a martyr. It still happens today.