Ever feel sorry for this ruthless outlaw?

I kept hoping the girl would shout at him to stay. But alas.
If it was a America production it would have with there positive outlook on everything.

I never felt sorry for him. In fact, I expected, and wanted, him to die in the end. It was a given that he had to die, considering his actions, so there was no surprise there. Having him ride off into the sunset was a bit anti-climatic for me, though I understood the need for that plot device.

This was a strange movie. Our Hero was a ruthless killer, a kidnapper, and a would-be rapist. So, we are supposed to come around and like him in the end? Feel sorry for him? Uh, no.

Also, the comedic elements kind of fell flat. It seems the movie couldn't make up its mind; was it a violent kill-fest? A comedy? A love story? None of the above, and a bit of all of the above.

Even with all of that, I sort of liked the movie. I am a fan of the Australian/New Zealand sensibility when it comes to films, so I did enjoy that aspect of it, which was evident. But it wasn't great, and it didn't really hold together all that well. Interesting, but I won't add it to my collection of Aussie and New Zealand made films.

I should add that I saw a heavily-edited version of the film on American network television. I may rent the film to see it in its unedited form. I'm sure I will get more out of it that way. But I doubt if it will change my overall view of the film.