Very disappointed :(

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

John Saxon and Anjannete Comer cast as Mexicans was as awful as Marlon Brando or Mickey Rooney cast as Asians.Brando's heart simply wasn't in this film and it showed, especially in the scene when his horse is stolen and he drunkenly tries to shoot a rifle. More Buster Keaton than Brando. The single purpose of Brando's adopted Mexican family seems to be yelling, "Matteo, Matteo!" in turn by each of them whenever Brando shows up.It seemed that this film was written as it was shot, considering the actions of Frank Silvera in the confrontation at his home, among others. Also, Brando putting his prized horse in harm's way, then lassoing his gun and accurately shooting a great distance into the pines??? Oh well, it's still Brando, and worth watching.

This is a good, compelling, gritty western that kept my attention from beginning to end. I saw it back in 1970 as a youngster and it made a huge impression on me. This was my introduction to Marlon Brando and John Saxon and made me a big fan of both actors. The story is a good one that provides plenty of adventure and suspense as Brando's character (Matt Fletcher) heads south of the border to the Cuchedland to retrieve his stolen Appaloosa horse and avenge himself of the notorious bandito leader, Chuy Medina, well played by John Saxon. I loved how it began, with a joyful reunion between Matt and some dear friends with whom he plans to settle down. Then a strange woman shows up and trouble soon follows, as so often happens. There are memorable scenes and dialogue, especially the scene in the cantina where they arm wrestle over cups of pulcha and scorpions. Yes, there is a lot of Sergio Leone influence and the accents are laid on thick but that's classic and adds to the fun. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre did the same thing and it's a masterpiece. Just get comfortable and enjoy the ride. For fans of gritty westerns, Marlon Brando and John Saxon, you don't want to miss this one.

although the final duel between Marlon Brando and John Saxon should have been much more epic "The Appaloosa" (1966) is an extremely underrated western... Brando is great as always, all about in the scenes where his character has to pretend that he is a Mexican, but John Saxon performance is one of the greatest in all movie history, his portrayal of a Mexican villain speaking with a more than perfect Mexican accent is terrific... one of my favorite scenes from the film is the arm wrestling contest between Brando and Saxon very well directed by Sidney J. Fury who directed this film as if was a spaghetti western---very recomendable and underrated fim

This is Brando's 'spaghetti Western,' released at the height of that sub-genre's popularity in 1966, but only in terms of style since the film was shot in California and Utah rather than Spain. The Southwestern scenery is spectacular and worth the price of admission. Imagine one of Sergio Leone's spaghetti Westerns but with gritty realism rather than goofiness and you'd have a good idea of what the film's like."The Appaloosa" is essentially a revenge tale entailing Brando's trip to Mexico to get his horse back. John Saxon stars as the villain who steals Brando's horse after beating him up while in a drunken stupor. Ajanette Comer plays the babe.I wasn't all that impressed with the story the first time I saw it, especially since I compared it with Brando's Western masterpiece "One-Eyed Jacks" (a powerful precursor to the spaghetti Western and the only film Marlon directed). The story in "The Appaloosa" is rather slow-paced with few action scenes. I saw it again recently and it dawned on me that the director and writer were not shooting for a run-of-the-mill Western. In the mid-to-late 60's it became fashionable to make films as gritty and realistic as possible. (Brando's "The Night of the Following Day" from 1968 is a good example). What would happen in REAL life if a man went to Mexico in the late 1800's and tried to retrieve his stolen horse? This picture shows you. Consider the confrontation-in-a-saloon scene; we naturally expect it to end in a clichéd brawl or shoot-out. It doesn't. In other words, it sneers at Western conventions. Or how about the final shoot-out? Some have complained that it's uneventful and quick, yet isn't this the way such death-duels end in real life most of the time? In short, don't expect "The Appaloosa" to play like a Hollywood blockbuster or typical spaghetti Western with corny one-liners and goofy action scenes.Another thing I like about the film is the Brando Character's relationship with his adopted Mexican family, which shows genuine kinship and warmth that transcends blood ties. Same thing with his relationship with an old man in Mexico.So "The Appaloosa" is worthwhile, but the story drags and holds it back from greatness. Still, if you're in the mood for a Mexican Western with slow-moving realism, look no further.GRADE: C+ or B- Brando made two other Westerns and both are masterpieces, albeit totally different: The aforementioned "One-Eyed Jacks" from 1961 and "The Missouri Breaks", which was released 15 years later and co-stars Jack Nicholson. Brando played one of his most fascinating characters in the latter, an eccentric loner who takes jobs killing horse thieves.