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Jonah Hex
2010 81 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.2
Western, Fantasy, Thriller
Director: Jimmy Hayward
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Description
Gunslinger Jonah Hex is appointed by President Ulysses Grant to track down terrorist Quentin Turnbull, a former Confederate officer determined on unleashing hell on earth. Jonah not only secures freedom by accepting this task, he also gets revenge on the man who slew his wife and child.
Budget:
$47M
US Gross:
$10.55M
Worldwide:
$10.54M
Starring
Josh Brolin
Actor
Megan Fox
Actor
John Malkovich
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2011
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2011
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
Jonah Hex is widely regarded as a disjointed and derivative comic book adaptation that fails to capitalize on its high-profile cast. While some viewers appreciate its brief runtime and stylistic blend of Western and supernatural elements, most critics and audiences dismiss the film as a hollow, poorly written experience.
| Runtime | The film's brevity is divisive: some find the fast-paced 80-minute runtime refreshing, while others argue it leads to a shallow and underdeveloped narrative. | |
| Acting | The performance of Josh Brolin is heavily debated, ranging from praise for his stoic portrayal of a classic Western archetype to criticism of his delivery as overly intense yet emotionless. | |
| Acting | Megan Fox’s inclusion is viewed by most as purely aesthetic, with consensus suggesting her character is gratuitous and lacks narrative significance. | |
| Adaptation | The film is criticized for being a generic and cliché revenge story that discards the depth and specific lore of the source material. | |
| Score | The musical score, particularly the contributions from Marco Beltrami and Mastodon, is highlighted as one of the few standout production elements. | |
| Production | The visual presentation and production design receive some appreciation for their creative blending of Western, gothic, and steampunk aesthetics. |