Hell or High Water

“Blood always follows money.”

7.3

2016

1h 42m

WesternCrimeDrama

Director: David Mackenzie

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Overview

A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.

Trailer

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Cast

Marcus Hamilton

Jeff Bridges

Marcus Hamilton

Toby Howard

Chris Pine

Toby Howard

Tanner Howard

Ben Foster

Tanner Howard

Alberto Parker

Gil Birmingham

Alberto Parker

Debbie Howard

Marin Ireland

Debbie Howard

Billy Rayburn

Kevin Rankin

Billy Rayburn

Elsie

Dale Dickey

Elsie

Mr. Clauson

William Sterchi

Mr. Clauson

Olney Teller

Kristen Berg

Olney Teller

Jenny Ann

Katy Mixon

Jenny Ann

Old Man

Buck Taylor

Old Man

Rancher

Keith Meriweather

Rancher

Reviews

Reno

**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_

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AstroNoud

A strong neo-Western that gets everything right, with good pacing, a simple but effective screenplay, great cinematography, sneaky humor and a solid cast. 8/10

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CinemaSerf

The first ten minutes of this film did not inspire me. Chris Pine ("Toby") and brother "Howard" (Ben Foster) rob some small town banks and attract the attention of the soon to retire, curmudgeonly Jeff Bridges as Texas ranger ("Hamilton"). Well, as it pans, it turns out much better than I had expected: the characterisations are strong; the pace and writing keep it interesting and although the story is riddled with holes and inconsistencies the thing flows along well as the ranger homes in on his increasingly reckless quarry. Bridges' persona is a little similar to his "True Grit" (2010) but Gil Birmingham plays a good foil as his cohort ("Alberto") and the four create quite a lively and enjoyable cat-and-mouse action adventure that had me undecided as to whose side I was on until quite near the end... Largely uncluttered by soppy romance, it's even got a slight Robin Hood spirit about it too.

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