I will watch anything Stephen Dorff participates in. If he feels like it's a worthy project, I'm in. Old Henry is a Western and Dorff plays the villain. Tim Blake Nelson plays the lead - a character actor who shines as Old Henry. He plays a farmer with a hidden past, a past which we suspect is going to come out when the bad guys show up. I won't write more plot wise. It's a simple story and we have seen it before. Imagine The Equalizer, but a Western. The film has a great sense of dread which builds slowly throughout accompanied by the films score. It's a gorgeous looking picture, both in colour palette and composition. There are many long scenes in the tall grass that will grip you longer than you thought possible. It won't be nominated for best picture but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Tim Blake Nelson gets a nomination for lead actor - a Golden Globe or Oscar or maybe even both. Catch it on Streaming services or in the theatre if you get a chance.
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