I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Especially in the times we are living - when men are being called out for bad behavior- it is refreshing and meaningful to see a classic Western from the beleaguered woman's point of view. Clearly, life is not easy for any of these characters. There is struggle and darkness on all sides, but director James Cotten shows us a new, creative slant on a tried and true setting - while, at the same time giving the audience everything that has made this traditional American genre so popular. The scenery is spectacular, the acting harnesses true emotion that translate into all levels of sorrow, passion, anger, insecurity, zeal and redemption. In the end, there is a satisfying conclusion to a story that never sugar coats the long and often painful road to self discovery. Painted Woman is a film worth seeing more than once.

This historical drama is centered around a women who fights her way out of subjugation and into a life with meaning, love, and acceptance. You can tell there was time and thought put into her visual progression of her life. Kudos to the filmmaker for complimenting her journey by making these artistic and technical choices!

This western is really great and the cast couldn't have been picked any better! Excellent direction by James Cotten. Everyone that sees this movie will be cheering on Julie. One of my favorites, and I'd watch it all over again. If you love westerns, this is a must see! Thanks for making this western film, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

The Painted Woman is unlike any Western I have ever seen. This film incurs every emotion. I laughed and cried, cheered and screamed. It is both beautiful and tragic, hopeless and uplifting. There is nothing predictable about this movie. It has so many twists and turns that it will keep you guessing until the very end. The woman being the heroine is also a fresh take on this genre of film. Loved this movie and will definitely watch it again!