Godless
Godless

Movie spotlight

Godless

2018
Movie
6 min
English

In the absence of the divine comes confusion, loneliness, loss of time, inertia and frustration.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users91%
Director: Scott FrankGenres: Western, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In 1884, a fugitive named Roy Goode seeks refuge in La Belle, New Mexico, a town largely populated by women after a mining accident claimed most of its male residents. As Roy tries to heal and escape his violent past, he finds himself entangled with the town's strong-willed inhabitants, particularly Alice Fletcher. However, his former mentor, the ruthless outlaw Frank Griffin, and his gang are relentlessly hunting him down, threatening the fragile peace of La Belle.

Critical Reception

Godless was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its strong performances, visual style, and compelling narrative. Critics lauded its modernization of Western tropes and its focus on female characters in a typically male-dominated genre. The limited series was a significant talking point for its quality and faithful yet fresh take on the Western. Audiences also responded very positively, appreciating the character development and dramatic tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning cinematography and atmospheric Western setting.

  • Lauded for powerful performances, especially from Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever.

  • Applauded for its fresh, female-centric take on classic Western themes.

Google audience: Audiences highly appreciated the compelling story, well-developed characters, and the series' departure from traditional Western narratives by featuring strong female leads. The visual artistry and engaging plot were frequently highlighted as positives.

Awards & Accolades

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie) and was nominated for several others. It also received nominations for Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The entire town of La Belle was constructed from scratch in an open field in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving as a fully functional set for the series.

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