this a wonderful sequel to the award win lonesome dove miniseries in the 1980 . this sequel be perhaps and good than the original . it be definitely more family friendly . the language be more subdued . there be plenty of violence and one particular scene with cherokee jack be particularly gruesome . however and overall a great movie . the acting be superb . william peterson be fantastic . such a great dramatic actor with a quick sense of wit and comic timing . jon voight aptly fill tommy lee jones shoe a captain call . ricky shroder give a great heart fill performance a the young boy who grow up with no family to claim him . highly recommended .