I watched Open Range last night on my boyfriend's recommendation. (From 2003 starring Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, and Diego Luna.) It had a cowboys vs. cowboys conflict of "open range" cattle vs. the land owner. The conflict culminates in a rather amazing and intense shoot-out sequence.
But I also give kudos to Mr. Costner for his execution of the mature love story sub-plot. Even before today's romances for mature adults (Hello, Meryl Streep!) he portrayed a credible, romantic and understated love story between two adults who could accept and love each other as they are today, regardless of all that may have come before.
I like it because it speaks to where I am in life, and it's so, well, mature. Also, the characters were all likeable, despite their quirks and pasts...
What other "mature love stories" have you seen recently that really spoke to you? Do you have any all-time favorites?
