Review of The Indian Runner (1991) by Matt B — 28 Dec 2011
"The Indian Runner" is made up of one great scene after another, but would work far more effectively if there were fewer scenes in total. It's an indulgent debut for Penn, who crafts stunningly good performances and paints them in a raw, bruised color pallete that reinforces the world-weariness of his working class characters.
It's an overlong, overwrought, and beautifully crafted film with a the fundamental mystery of familial violence at its core.
This review of The Indian Runner (1991) was written by Matt B on 28 Dec 2011.
The Indian Runner has generally received positive reviews.
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