Review of Hell or High Water (2016) by Moviewithmeg — 07 Mar 2017

I don’t think I have the words to express how fantastically dramatic this film is. As far as movie goers go, I may be an exception, but I have a complete lack of romanticism with the American West. I understand the merit of older westerns, but nowadays, they tend to just seem dated.

But something about Jeff Bridges in a Texas desert seems right. I’m also a sucker for a good screenplay and some risky robbery scenes, and right off the bat this film lets you know that is what you are in for.

The contrast between the four main characters, the two brothers and two rangers, drive the narrative to a point to where you aren’t sure who you are rooting for by the time the climactic scene begins.

So if you like bank robberies, Chris Pine’s eyes, and dramatic scenes of cars being buried, you should check this out. 8.