The 21st century has seen plenty western films, yet in my opinion there is one year that stands out as the best for the genre. Throughout the history of cinema, Westerns are a Hollywood staple. Stories of cowboys, gunslingers and outlaws have risen and fallen over time, but their legacy certainly remains. Some Western tropes have entered popular culture and continue to be used today, not to mention all the stars born into the genre. However, I think Westerns really reached their modern peak about nine years ago.
It may come as a surprise that there is one year in particular that stands out among the rest. Of course, “the best year for Westerns of the 21st century” is something difficult to define. Movies are often subjective and what one viewer might like might be downright torture for another. Still, I’m loosely defined The best year for Westerns in the 21st century was the year the critically acclaimed Western was released.. Some of the best Western movies of the modern era were released in 2015 and were critically acclaimed and financially impressive.
2015 was the best year for Western movies this century
How 2015 Westerns are different
From 2000 to 2024, the year that stands out to me the most for Western movies is 2015. During this year, many amazing Westerns premiered and managed to remain popular, almost a decade later something Some of the most notable Westerns to come out of 2015 include: Sister Tomahawk, The Hateful Eight, The Revenant, And slow west Even like the less-than-stellar westerns of 2015 give up And Jane got a gun, It wasn’t a total failure, as both movies earned fine Rotten Tomatoes scores in the 40% range.
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Notable Western Movies of 2015 |
Score Rotten Tomatoes |
box office |
|---|---|---|
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good tomahawk |
91% |
$476 million |
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The Hateful Eight |
75% |
$156 million |
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Revenant |
78% |
$533 million |
|
slow west |
92% |
$1.3 million |
I have to say that 2015 was an incredible year for Westerns not only in terms of quantity, but also in terms of quality. Notably, All four of the Westerns mentioned above have Rotten Tomatoes scores that never drop below 70%. The highest score is 92%, the lowest is 75%. On top of that, two of the four films had great box office performances. Revenant Revenue was $533 million, while The Hateful Eight Earned $156 million. not to mention Revenant Wins big at the Academy Awards, with Leonardo DiCaprio winning his first Oscar for Best Actor.
What was the best western of 2015?
Bone Tomahawk vs Slow West
When considering the best westerns of 2015, I think it makes sense to look at critical reception. Although Revenant While bringing in a staggering amount at the box office, it didn’t strike a chord with critics or audiences (or me) in the same way that its peers did. good tomahawk And slow west was the biggest winner in the critical categoryEarning 91% and 92% respectively from Rotten Tomatoes However, when these two films are pitted against each other, it is easy to see that both films are doing completely different things.
good tomahawk And slow west There may be similar critical ratings, but they are quite different in terms of content. good tomahawk An exciting, slow-burn that earns its solid rating by eventually exploding into a terrifying horror film. The climax of the movie is unforgettable. Meanwhile, slow west Also adopts a slow-burn approach but provides a more surreal atmosphere that makes the audience feel reflective and thoughtful. Ultimately, it depends on what the audience is looking for, but good tomahawk The top may protrude slightly slow west Because of its incredible pace and successful mix of genres.
2007 comes closest to 2015 for the Western genre in the 21st century
Are 2015 Westerns better than 2007?
I think it’s important to note that 2007 would be the runner-up for best year for 21st century Westerns. In that year, Two outstanding Western movies hit the scene: 3:10 to Yuma And There is no country for old men. While 2007 didn’t have the same number of amazing westerns as 2015, these two films rank alongside 2015’s westerns. 3:10 to Yuma grossed $71 million and earned an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. There is no country for old men grossed $171 million, and has the highest Rotten Tomatoes score of all of these films, at 93%.
When discussing the most effective and notable westerns of the 21st century,
There is no country for old men
Definitely near the top of the list.
Again, picking the best movie is a subjective choice, but There is no country for old men There is certainly in the running. When discussing the most effective and notable westerns of the 21st century, There is no country for old men Definitely near the top of the list. Plus, it beats out good tomahawk And slow west In terms of popularity, since these two films are much smaller than the Coen brothers’ films. Thus, 2007 gives 2015 a run for its money, but regardless, I think the 21st century has been a great time. Westerners.