The Homesman

"Unlike other actor-directors, Jones never seems to indulge excess on the part of his cast. Though the characters are strong, the performances are understated."

"On form as both director and actor, Jones crafts a mournful but moving hymn to the western. The feminist subtext, meanwhile, brings a fresh slant to the old genre."

"It doesn't help that Swank never finds a way into this highly unappealing character, or that Jones (mostly phoning in the pitiable surliness) avoids delving very deeply into the story's proto-feminist undercurrents."

"The mood flits between solemn and rascally, and the pacing is measured: this is storytelling at a mosey rather than a trot."

"There are some broad emotional flourishes and ripe performances - maybe bordering on the over-ripe. But it is put over with such richness and verve."

"It’s a decidedly bumpy ride to an odd destination."

"Another solid directorial effort from the occasional filmmaker."