Review of In a Valley of Violence (2016) by Compi24 — 28 Mar 2020
I suppose "entry level" is a term you could use in describing this one. All the western boxes are ticked. Drifter protagonist? Check. Dusty desert town with crooked law enforcement? Check. Saloons, jailhouses & general stores? That's three checks, right there.
You can even check off the "snake oil salesman" box for this flick as well. So, what honestly moved the needle for me when it came to "In A Valley Of Violence?" Well, it's a spoiler that I won't get into, but I'll say it's a narrative enhancement maneuver that a very recent and very profitable film franchise has basically trademarked.
It's essentially the "ol' reliable" of making the audience's investment in your story spike almost exponentially. And, yes, as soon as "it" happened, I was right there, ready for what the rest of the movie was most likely going to give me.
Blood, vengeance and a lot of snarling Ethan Hawke. What can I say? It's simple, satisfying fun.
This review of In a Valley of Violence (2016) was written by Compi24 on 28 Mar 2020.
In a Valley of Violence has generally received mixed reviews.
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