You can outnumber him. But you can’t outfight him.|Jan. 06, 2023|USA|95 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Western
Description: “The Old Way,” a 2023 Western film, follows the story of a hardened frontier shopkeeper who is forced to revisit his violent past as an outlaw gunslinger to seek vengeance for his wife’s murder. While the plot feels familiar and retreads themes seen in countless Westerns—most notably in the superior “Old Henry”—the film still manages to hold some appeal. The title itself hints at the formulaic nature of the story, complemented by a sweeping score reminiscent of Alfred Newman’s work and the quintessential vast landscapes of the Wild West.
The film’s saving graces are its lead performances. Nicolas Cage portrays Colton Briggs, a man weary from a lifetime of violence, with a raw intensity that anchors the narrative. Equally compelling is Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Brooke, Colton’s 12-year-old daughter. Both characters struggle to express conventional emotions, making their journey for revenge methodical and detached. Their unconventional relationship, marked by awkwardness and emotional distance, adds a layer of complexity to the otherwise predictable storyline.
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Cast director: Brett Donowho
Cast actor: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Clint Howard, Abraham Benrubi, Shiloh Fernandez, Nick Searcy, Skyler Stone, Eddie Spears, Dean Armstrong
Original name: The Old Way