A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Jeff Bridges
Marcus Hamilton
Chris Pine
Toby Howard
Ben Foster
Tanner Howard
Gil Birmingham
Alberto Parker
Marin Ireland
Debbie Howard
Kevin Rankin
Billy Rayburn
Dale Dickey
Elsie
William Sterchi
Mr. Clauson
Kristen Berg
Olney Teller
Katy Mixon
Jenny Ann
Buck Taylor
Old Man
Keith Meriweather
Rancher
Amber Midthunder
Natalie Martinez
Jackamoe Buzzell
Archer City Deputy
Joe Berryman
Bank Manager
Taylor Sheridan
Cowboy
Howard Ferguson Jr.
Vernon PD Officer
Debrianna Mansini
Vernon Diner Waitress
Paul Howard Smith
Old Timer
Nathaniel Augustson
Gas Station Thug #1
Ariel Holmes
Gas Station Thug #2
Marie A. Kohl
Casino Window Teller
Jim Burleson
Dealer
Gregory Cruz
Bear
Melanie Papalia
Emily
Kim Gleason
Casino Window Teller #2
Alma Sisneros
Clerk
Margaret Bowman
Waitress
Ivan Brutsche
Buster
John-Paul Howard
Justin Howard
Kevin Wiggins
Local
Dylan Kenin
Road Block Trooper
Nicole Brady
Reporter
Dick Christie
Loan Officer
Heidi Sulzman
Ranger Margaret
Christopher W. Garcia
Randy Howard
Richard Beal
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Crystal Gonzales
Woman at Casino (uncredited)
Ricky Lee
Casino Pit Boss (uncredited)
Lora Martinez-Cunningham
Neighbor (uncredited)
Martin Palmer
Colman Resident (uncredited)
Terry Dale Parks
Ranger (uncredited)
J. Nathan Simmons
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Danny Winn
Trooper Bruno (uncredited)
Rick Anglada
Texas Trooper (uncredited)
Director
David Mackenzie
Writer
Taylor Sheridan
December 4, 2016
8
**Early bird gets the worm.**
From the British director of 'Starred Up' fame, it was like another 'The Place Beyond the Pines'. Feels like a modern western kind, because of where this story takes place, I mean Texas. There's no digital world like phones, computers et cetera, just an old fashioned storytelling. This is the story of two brothers and their series of bank robbery job. They are doing it for a reason, but on the other end, two cops make their effort to find who they are and nab them red handed. So when they meet, that's where the story gets to its end part.
It has a strong opening, then slows down. Actually, it was approached like a classic crime film, which mean no high-tech. The story was a one liner, but the events in that story were extended. A simple screenplay, yet very effective presented on the screen. Of course the story ends with this film, but feels like there's more. It is very unlikely, though I'm thinking of a sequel.
The people will remember this film for Ben Foster and Chris Pine. One of the best duo on the screen. Easily one of the best films of the year, but just it is a different theme and genre. I watched it not knowing the meaning of the title, and then I googled it. It is nothing like a must see, but I believe that you might regret if you miss it or delay your watch. So I suggest you make a right choice.
_8/10_