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Rust
With the world in it's final death throes, two former soldiers can rely only upon one another to survive. Noah (stricken with advance stages of a virulent blood disease known as R.U.S.T.) worsens every day. Aurora, despite being young and impulsive, has come to look upon Noah as her guardian and she desperately wants to save him. The two must face the remains of a forgotten city, a spanning wasteland, and Ravagers as they search for a cure.
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Plot Summary
In 1880s Kansas, an aging outlaw, Harland Rust, goes on the run with his estranged grandson, Lucas, after Lucas kills a local rancher. The duo must evade the relentless U.S. Marshal, Wood Helm, and the rancher's vengeful brother. As they journey across the unforgiving landscape, Rust confronts his past and tries to protect Lucas, forging an unlikely bond in their desperate flight for survival.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its slow pacing, underdeveloped plot, and the tragic on-set incident involving the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. However, some praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Travis Fimmel.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its predictable plot and sluggish narrative.
Performances were occasionally highlighted, though not enough to save the film.
The film's production was overshadowed by a tragic on-set fatality, impacting its reception.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the classic Western elements and performances, while others found the story uninspired and slow. The on-set tragedy also cast a somber shadow over audience discussions.
Fun Fact
Production on 'Rust' was halted indefinitely in October 2021 following a fatal on-set shooting incident where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured.
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