Texas Gold
Texas Gold

Texas Gold

2008Movie21 minEnglish

Portrait of Diane Wilson, local shrimper turned activist in Seadrift, Texas, along Highway 185 where giant petrochemical companies make Calhoun County the nation's most polluting. Wilson has engaged in hunger strikes seeking changes in companies' behavior, and she has embarrassed Dow/Union Carbide by entering their plant and hanging a banner from atop a tower. We meet a neighbor, see the vacant Seadrift main street (the fishing industry is virtually gone), and hear from talking heads about Texas's environmental policies since George W. Bush was governor. We see Wilson's mock commercial for "Texas Gold," the local undrinkable water. Wilson remains cheerful and tough. Written by

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Action, Western

Plot Summary

A former mercenary, now living a quiet life, is drawn back into a dangerous world when his estranged daughter goes missing. He must confront old enemies and navigate a treacherous landscape to find her before it's too late. The film follows his determined quest through the rugged terrain of Texas, where danger lurks at every turn.

Critical Reception

Texas Gold received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes. While some acknowledged the effort in its action sequences, the overall sentiment pointed towards a film that failed to offer anything fresh within the Western and action genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies on tired Western clichés.
  • Action sequences are adequate but fail to elevate the predictable narrative.
  • Performances are serviceable but can't overcome the weak script.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Texas Gold is largely absent or unpromoted, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes. General reactions from available comments suggest viewers found it to be a standard, albeit uninspired, action-western.

Fun Fact

Director Jeff Burr is known for his work in the horror genre, having directed films like 'The Stepfather II' and 'Puppet Master 4 & 5', making 'Texas Gold' a departure from his usual directorial style.

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