Review of Hostiles (2017) by Olivier S — 13 Sep 2018

Completely moving, engrossing. elevating film...

This review of Hostiles (2017) was written by Olivier S on 13 Sep 2018.

Hostiles has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ray Z (5) on 10 Dec 2018

Say what you want about what you wanted the plot and moral to be for this story - it sets up a hypothetical story from the 1890's and delivers…

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By Serge L (642) on 03 Nov 2018

Well done with a complex enough story that wants to make you think…

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By John Hanlon (483) for John Hanlon Reviews (327) on 18 Nov 2018

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

A handsome-looking, brutal and barbaric film with lofty ambitions that's worth seeing if only for these reasons (and Christian Bale's performance)…

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By Mark K (1,243) on 01 Dec 2018

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By Ran451 (1) on 09 Mar 2019

One of the best westerns I've ever had the pleasure of watching. CB knocks it out of the park yet again…

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By Kraftw33Rk (8) on 05 Jan 2019

Ein amerikanischer Western durch und durch. Entspannend und spannend zugleich. Aber größtenteils entspannend…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 03 Jan 2019

This movie has its ups and downs. The performances and casting are solid and keep the movie from falling apart…

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for The Digital Fix (54) on 12 Nov 2018

Increases the boredom factor the more it chooses to brood instead of engage with the plights of its characters…

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By Tim T (281) on 31 Dec 2018

Incredibly slow, predicable Western written by Millennials…

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