This is a great modern western that stands out above most because of its dark, moody, atmosphere (probably due to nick cave’s influence). For years, there have been plenty of Australian films that many would consider a “western”, but this may be the first (or at least most successful) crossover to incorporate Aborigines. In ‘The Proposition’, Guy Pierce is hired by Ray Winstone (in one of his best performances ever) to hunt down and kill a sadistic gang of outlaws under the command of Pierce’s brother (played by Danny Huston). This movie is way more bloody and violent than your average cowboy movie. Fans of Deadwood or The Assassination of Jesse James should enjoy this movie.