A Winning Wild West story
PRAISE: In Director Jeymes Samuel and Writer Boaz Yakin's story about an outlaw discovering his enemy is being released from prison, so he reunites his gang to seek revenge,their love for legendary black cowboys shines through. It's very stylish with a Quentin Tarantino like feel the stars of the film shine that include : Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, and Edi Gathegi.
As the salty lines from the script leapt from their mouths with a smoothness and intensity I found myself smiling as it is coupled with great presence and swagger. The action sequences are done well and are relentlessly intense.Some of the brutality may not be for the faint of heart.
There are great nods to some Hollywood icons that have sadly passed away.The atmosphere of the film is absolutely terrific from its opening to closing shots which made me recall several great westerns.This is definitely a fun,suspenseful and intense ride.
PROBLEMS: Some dwelling moments could have been shaved off the films over 2 hour running time. The script could have been a bit tighter
I hope the story continues and is linked more to how things played out for the people in the film in real life.
Scale of 1 to 10 a 9