Review of Hell or High Water (2016) by Nedryerson1 — 21 Jan 2017

Hell or High Water is a contemporary western with nothing new to offer. It tells the story of two bank robber brothers, facing the old, fat and decaying hand of the law. Few things happen across the movie, making it very hard to follow, the beginning being the worst part; the western characteristic that defines the film is only noticeable in the climax (and the music), a bit more thrilling and enjoyable.

The three main characters are poorly defined mostly superficially. One brother short tempered, not very smart and of unpredictable behavior; the other representing the brain of the gang, with an admirable objective but incoherent parenting; and the near to retirement ranger that wants one last glimpse of adventure.

A thing to highlight is the process of recognition that two of these characters go throw as the plot cultivates, and that creates a different outcome however different not in all cases means good. Above all, the performances are interesting, especially Jeff Bridges and Ben Foster, also the photography is classy; but it’s not enough.

Don’t mention this film again, come hell or high water.