If you view the movie as comedy and a parody of westerns, it is easier to watch, and actually enjoyable. If you are watching it hoping to see a real western, you will be disappointed. All the characters, scenes, and dialogue are stereotypes that are too easy to predict.
Much of the scenery is the best part of the film. There is a lack of continuity in the film that adds to the comedy. One example is why were they keeping 300+ horses at a ranch that appeared to have less than 20 hands? Did each man really need 15+ horses? Actually there may have only been about 16 hands, as when 8 die in an ambush, Cole states that another attack like that and they won't have anyone left. The cattle in the stampede were a different breed from those shown earlier on the ranch. There are many other discrepancies between scenes that don't add up, but I guess expecting a movie to make sense is too much to ask.
Again, watch the movie as a comedy and parody of westerns, and it will be more enjoyable.
Much of the scenery is the best part of the film. There is a lack of continuity in the film that adds to the comedy. One example is why were they keeping 300+ horses at a ranch that appeared to have less than 20 hands? Did each man really need 15+ horses? Actually there may have only been about 16 hands, as when 8 die in an ambush, Cole states that another attack like that and they won't have anyone left. The cattle in the stampede were a different breed from those shown earlier on the ranch. There are many other discrepancies between scenes that don't add up, but I guess expecting a movie to make sense is too much to ask.
Again, watch the movie as a comedy and parody of westerns, and it will be more enjoyable.