Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 104 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Western
✓ Stars: Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano
✓ Director: Javier Bennassar, Ellen Heuer, Laura Rosenthal, Neil Kopp, Leslie Shatz
The Meek's Cutoff (2010) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Meek's Cutoff (2010) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Meek's Cutoff (2010) is staring with Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Javier Bennassar, Ellen Heuer, Laura Rosenthal, Neil Kopp, Leslie Shatz juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.