Broken Horses
Broken Horses

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Broken Horses

2015
Movie
101 min
English

The bonds of brotherhood, the laws of loyalty, and the futility of violence in the shadows of the US Mexico border gang wars.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Terrence MalickGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Broken Horses is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Terrence Malick. The film explores the concept of humanity and our connection to the natural world through stunning cinematography and philosophical narration. It delves into the complexities of human existence, questioning our place in the universe and our relationship with the environment.

Critical Reception

Broken Horses received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its visual artistry and philosophical depth, while others found it to be rambling and self-indulgent. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating Malick's unique style and others struggling to connect with the film's abstract nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking cinematography and ambitious scope.

  • Criticized for its lack of clear narrative and excessive philosophical musings.

  • Divisive, with viewers either captivated by its artistic vision or alienated by its abstract nature.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be visually striking and thought-provoking, but many expressed a desire for a more coherent story and struggled with the film's introspective tone.

Fun Fact

Although Terrence Malick is credited as the director, "Broken Horses" is actually a compilation of footage from his other films, including "The Tree of Life," "To the Wonder," "Knight of Cups," and "Song to Song," re-edited and re-contextualized with new narration.

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