masterpiece! haunting soundtrack! a simple ethical question gives birth the best story i've seen in years

The Proposition is perhaps the most raw, grisly, unflinching, brutal, intense and relevant western of the decade. The full-blown gorgeous cinematography is complemented by the complex yet unlikeable and trashy characters and the original yet horrific plotline. The harsh conditions within the Australian Outback at this time really effects the outcome of the plot and the redemptious aspects of the personalities in the film. Epic.

Brutal but satisfying western that happens to be set in Ozland. Also starring a lot of flies. I am pleasantly reminded of _Mad Max_. Huston as the bandit leader in particular reminds me of Hugh Keays-Byrne as The Toecutter in that film; I asked Huston if he was deliberately echoing performance. He denies it, but I wonder

I wish more westerns were made now and as good as this one. Intense and absolutely brutal. Brilliant casting in Hillcoat's unblinking look at the outback.

Really good film but can be quite slow.

nice bit of cinema, good characters well acted with good storyline and music. Oh, and you get to see a spear thrown into a guy.

Surreal and dark. Hillcoat's Proposition doesn't aid in the revitalization of the western, but that doesn't matter. It's grim and vile, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Would Peckinpah be proud?

Genius movie with one of the best soundtracks in a long time. By far the best film of 2005 though it wasn't the best of years.

I want to see a prequel of John Hurt's asshole old man character. Also, Jesus Christ does Australia have a lot of fucking bugs.

A western movie set in Australia is one of those ideas you would say "Why hasn't it been done already?" The movie achieved to use the outback's special landscape in a consistent way to mesh with a poetic story. a tad bit overdramatized maybe, but Nick Cave produced a great script, complemented with great acting all over. I'm a Nick Cave fan and though I didn't like his last two albums the score of this music is fantastic. Besides it makes you understand better some bizarre aspects of his art

reviews, writer Cave, boring!

I am convinced that another forty minutes would have solved all of its problems.

A poor man's 'Assassination of Jesse James'

Brutal Western set down under with violence that is at times unbearable. Good cast, photography and score.

Mean, and morally ugly. I did like "Abattoir Blues", though.

ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST REALISTIC WESTERN I HAVE EVER SEEN. GREAT MOVIE!

Fantastic performances by everyone in the cast, a fitting soundtrack, and great cinematography. The Proposition comes up a bit short, however, as the pacing is damn near coma inducing. Some weird editing makes it more confusing than it needs to be in certain spots. Good thing the story is somewhat interesting or else I wouldn't have made it though.

Definitely the best western to be release in at least the last ten years. John Hillcoat's direction is absolutely uncompromising and all the performances (especially Winstone) stand out.

A very brutal but compelling Western. This might be the closest we'll ever have to a film that captures what makes Blood Merdian the best Western novel of all time.

the story is pretty lame, the soundtrack is great, the scenery is amazing

The Proposition is raw, brutal, and dirty, but also beautiful sometimes thanks to the excellent cinematography. The score composed by Cave is fitting and I'll be sure to check out any future films featuring his screenplay.

A surprisingly great anti-western that so far has done more for me than the often-compared Unforgiven. Winstone's performance and Nick Cave's script, though not so much his score, are standouts.

Really well made. The only problem is that there was no publicity for this film, so I have no one with whom I can discuss it.

If this film had been 45min longer to include some depth into the characters it would have turned fantastic instead of just being very good. The performances were good and the cinematography was spectacular. Everyone comments on the violence, but it was realistic and never overdone in my opinion. Hurt was an extra little gem. Lastly, the music nearly made every scene for me...wonderful.

Brutal western that doesn't glorify the Australian outback and it's near-lawlessness during the late 19th century. A fantastic cast, with Guy Pearce as a semi-reformed outlaw and Ray Winstone as a lawman trying to do what is best in such harsh conditions. An absolute must see for any western fan or film enthusiast in general.

A very good, very violent western with a great cast.

I really enjoyed the contrast of the the stunning beauty of the Australian outback and the gritty brutality of what it was to live there during that time. Excellent cinematography, a wonderful and unique score, strong acting and a compelling story made this a movie that will stick in my head for quite some time.

Nick Cave you can be my huckleberry.

An often overlooked film. Ray Winstone is pretty amazing, and he could carry this movie by himself. Not much of an action movie, to tell the truth, so don't watch it if you're hoping for Wild West style gun fights, though there are some moments. All and all, full of great dialogue and some pretty amazing shots of Australia.

One of the best and dirtiest western I´ve seen in years. Nick Cave´s score is amazing and made this Movie even better. Awesome in many ways.