Sorry for the delay! Had some internet problems last night, but I still watched a movie, so the challenge is still on! Last night I gave myself a little gift for working so hard. Bone Tomahawk. There is no feasible way I wont like this. I didn’t even watch the trailer. I had no idea what it was even about. It’s a Cowboy western horror movie starring KURT RUSSELL and it’s called Bone fucking Tomahawk. Any argument anyone could possibly have is invalid. The only thing that could make this movie MORE awesome would be if Val Kilmer was here too.
So surprise to absolutely no one, I freaking loved it. This is another directorial debut from writer and director S. Craig Zahler and I’m pretty damn impressed. The characters and setting feel authentic and the dialogue is extremely sharp. It’s not exactly a horror movie, but I wouldn’t call it a traditional western either. It’s a perfect amalgamation of the two. It was everything I hoped it would be. Hell the very first scene is with two bandits played by Sid Haig (known for his roles in House of 1000 Corpses and Devil’s Rejects) and David Arquette (Known for his role in Eight Legged Freaks and being in Courtney Cox’s shadow). That’s already a great start.
Kurt Russell plays Sheriff Hunt with all same witty bravado that he showed as Wyatt Earp in Tombstone. He truly is born for this role. He just makes it seem so effortless. Richard Jenkins gives a great performance as old, dumb, and faithful Deputy Chicory. He’s just so lovable and pure. You know good and god dang well he’s gonna die. Patrick Wilson plays Arthur, who’s wife was kidnapped by some cannibalistic cave dwelling troglodytes. He’s got a pretty severe leg injury and has to crutch along. It’s not an easy part to play, but Wilson does a good job. The last addition to the search party is a dude named Brooder. Surprisingly this was probably my favorite character. He’s the character you are meant to hate. He’s vain and narcissistic and a braggart and just everything awful, but Mathew Fox’s performance is just perfect. I normally hate everything Mathew Fox in everything he does, but he stole every scene he was in. He clearly had a lot of fun playing this.
I just thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. The whole genre mash-up was great. It went from professional shots to shaky hand cam shots and it held the tension throughout. Also, I will say right now that if you can’t handle gore then stay away from this one. There isn’t a LOT, but when it gets gory it gets downright brutal. That one scene in particular had both my brother and myself cringing in our seats. Yeesh.
Bone Tomahawk gets an 8/10 from me. That’s all for now. Later tonight I’ll be coming with a very special post. Y’know assuming my internet works. Until later tonight, my friends.
Stay spooky, partners!
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