Just glancing through the cable channel guide, and saw a description of a western being shown:
Saddle epic with emphasis on plot and action.
Oh thank goodness! I mean, who would want character development in such a story?
I know that sounds snarky and sarcastic, but I’m serious. Who watches an average gunfight while wondering how the characters are going to feel about it later? Who cares?
High Noon is the exception to the rule. Gary Cooper is the exception to the rule.