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Old Henry
2021 99 min United States of America 16+
★7.5
Western, Action, Drama
Director: Potsy Ponciroli
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Description
A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.
Budget:
$1.5M
US Gross:
$42,068
Worldwide:
$77,463
Starring
Tim Blake Nelson
Actor
Scott Haze
Actor
Gavin Lewis
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2021
— Fanheart3 Award – Special Mention
Key opinion
Old Henry is a gritty, atmospheric Western that breathes new life into classic tropes through a grounded, character-focused narrative. While some critics find the plot predictable and the pacing overly slow, most praise the film for its authentic production design and Tim Blake Nelson’s commanding lead performance.
| Acting | Tim Blake Nelson delivers an imposing and nuanced performance that anchors the film's emotional weight. | |
| Production | The production design effectively captures the harsh, dust-laden reality of 1906 Oklahoma on a modest budget. | |
| Pacing | The film utilizes a slow-burn tempo that rewards patient viewers but leaves others feeling that the narrative drags. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed by some as an intelligent, gritty subversion of Western myths, while others dismiss it as a collection of stale, predictable clichés. |