Slow West
Slow West

Slow West

2015Movie84 minEnglish

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users77%
Director: John MacleanGenres: Western, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the rugged American frontier of the 19th century, a young Scottish man named Jay crosses the vast wilderness in search of his lost love, Rose. He is joined by a mysterious and enigmatic bounty hunter, Silas, who claims to be his friend, but whose true intentions remain unclear. Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate treacherous landscapes and encounter ruthless outlaws.

Critical Reception

Slow West garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique blend of dark humor, stylized violence, and visually stunning cinematography. Critics praised its unconventional approach to the Western genre, its strong performances, and its distinctive tone. Audiences generally responded positively, appreciating its artistic vision and its departure from traditional Western narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual style and unique, darkly comedic tone.
  • Michael Fassbender and Kodi Smit-McPhee deliver compelling performances.
  • An atmospheric and unconventional take on the Western genre.

Google audience: Google users found 'Slow West' to be a visually impressive and stylish film with a compelling story. Many appreciated the performances, particularly those of the lead actors, and the film's dark humor. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow at times, but overall, the reception was very positive.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival 2015.

Fun Fact

Director John Maclean originally envisioned the story as a short film before expanding it into the feature-length "Slow West."

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John Chard

John Chard

One's a falling angel - the other one's a rising devil. Slow West is written and directed by John Maclean. It stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Michael Fassbender, Ben Mendelsohn, Caren Pistorius and Rory McCann. Music is by Jed Kurzel and cinemat...
Reno

Reno

> Going across the Atlantic to find the lost love. A western movie set in the 1870 United States, but entirely shot in the New Zealand. The story of a 16 year old boy, Jay, from Scotland embarks a journey in the New World in search of hi...