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A Winter Western with a curiously rushed ending
RELEASED IN 1996 and directed by Nils Gaup, "North Star" is a Western that takes place in Nome, Alaska, during a gold rush in 1899. James Caan plays the love-to-hate mogul who denies mini...
North Star
1996Movie90 minEnglish
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users50%
Director: John Turteltaub•Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A detective is framed for murder and must go on the run to clear his name, aided by a woman who believes in his innocence. As they uncover a conspiracy, they find themselves in a dangerous race against time and corrupt forces.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its performances uninspired. Audiences were also generally unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics panned the film for its predictable plot and lack of originality.
- Performances were often cited as unconvincing, particularly the lead.
- The thriller elements were deemed ineffective, failing to generate suspense.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some finding the action sequences watchable but many criticizing the weak script and lack of character development.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1957 film 'Night Passage' but the script was significantly altered.
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