Monday, July 21, 2008
Alberta the Beautiful
I just saw a great western on the A&E cable channel: Open Range, starring Robert Duval and Kevin Costner (2003). A fine story about loyalty, honor and redemption, with some splendid acting; however, the real star of the movie seemed to me to be the location. I cannot remember the last time I saw such breathtaking scenery: those high green hills, and the biggest, bluest sky in the world. The movie was filmed on location in Alberta, Canada, which is a place I hope I'm privileged to see some day.
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I lived in southern Alberta for 3 years when I was a kid, made regular trips to Calgary & Canmore to see the doc & family friends. Open Range has been one of my favorite movies for several years, for the same reasons you give. Living here in the swamp just isn't the same.
I did a hiking trip through Glacial National Park once, which included a stay in Waterton, Alberta. Gorgeous country, indeed.
PS:
And the movie was excellent as well!
Other westerns filmed in Alberta:
"Legends of the Fall"
"Brokeback Mountain"
"Unforgiven"
I loved Open Range and the scenery, too.
Can't stand the cold, though.
... there goes the neighbourhood!
Oh, and what cold?
Cheers
JMH
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