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Wild Horses
Amid the high country of the North Island interior, wild horse roam and breed. With the trees gone, Dan Mitchell and the Sullivan brothers, turn to the wild horses as a source of income. With rope and snare - and the help of an experienced horse catching team - Sam and Sara's example, the rough ex-loggers learn to respect a delicate balance between the wild horses and their catchers. The best stallions are left to breed and their riding horses are retired back into the wild herds.
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Plot Summary
In the aftermath of a gang war, a lawman is sent to a desolate town populated by a notorious outlaw family known as the 'Derniers'. He must confront his own past and violent tendencies as he gets entangled with the town's dark secrets and the dangerous 'Wild Horses' that roam the landscape.
Critical Reception
Wild Horses is a gritty and atmospheric neo-Western that was noted for its stylistic visuals and intense performances, though its narrative was sometimes criticized for being derivative. It garnered a cult following for its raw portrayal of violence and its moody tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong visual style and gritty atmosphere.
James Remar's performance as the troubled lawman was often highlighted.
Some critics found the plot predictable and too similar to other revenge Westerns.
Google audience: Audiences often recall the film's striking cinematography and the compelling, dark performance by James Remar. However, some viewers found the story to be bleak and somewhat underdeveloped, with the violent themes dominating the narrative.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its striking, dark cinematography, which was highly influential on later neo-Westerns and crime thrillers.
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