These days he might beone of the biggest namesin the industry, racing his car around a track inJoseph Kosinski’sF1and preparing for his return as famed stunt performer Cliff Booth inDavid Fincher’s highly-anticipatedOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodsequel, but 30 years ago, he was still enjoying the early days of fame. That popularity came through his appearances in classics likeRidley Scott’sThelma & Louise,Robert Redford’sA River Runs Through It,Neil Jordan’sInterview with the Vampire, andEdward Zwick’sLegends of the Fall— the latter of which is now topping the charts over at Tubi. Right now, the free streamer is seeing an uptick in viewers checking out Zwick’s beloved Western drama, where it currently holds the seventh spot on the Top 10 list.
Transporting audiences backwards through time to Montana at the turn of the 20th century,Legends of the Fallfollows Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins), who has just left the army and struck out fresh with his family and some Cree friends. The first chapter of the movie lays the groundwork for a tale that spans decades and follows the Ludlow children through the years. We meet the three brothers — Samuel (Henry Thomas), Tristan (Pitt), and Alfred (Aidan Quinn) — each of whom eventually enlists in WWI, a decision that will change their lives in devastating ways. From the trenches of Europe and through the bootlegging days of Prohibition, the movie charts the course of the lives of the Ludlow boys well into adulthood along with all of their trials and tribulations.
Released just in time for the holiday season in 1994,Legends of the Fallwas an immediate favorite at cinemas around the globe. The Western epic, which holds a 61% critics’ approval rating against an audience score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, made well over $66.6 million at the global box office, coming in 19th place that year. It was an especially good year for Pitt, who also enjoyed heaps of success thanks toInterview with the Vampire, which outdidLegends of the Fallwith a haul of more than $105.3 million, putting it in 11th place, just belowQuentin Tarantino’s cult-classic,Pulp Fiction.
‘Legends of the Fall’s Critical Acclaim
Although it may not have been the year’s highest earner (that bragging right would go toThe Lion King),Legends of the Fallwas a favorite on the award circuit. At the Academy Awards, the production’s cinematographer,John Toll, took home the trophy, while it was also given nominations for Best Sound and Best Art Direction. At the Golden Globes, Pitt was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama, with Zwick also mentioned as Best Director.
Head over to Tubi now to check out the timeless classic that helped Pitt define his career, asLegends of the Fallis now streaming free of charge.
Legends of the Fall
Source:Rotten Tomatoes,Box Office Mojo
