Outlaws and Angels
Outlaws and Angels

Outlaws and Angels

2016Movie120 minEnglish

A gang of cold-blooded outlaws narrowly escapes a blood-soaked bank robbery in a grimy frontier town. With a notorious bounty hunter hot on their trail, these nefarious criminals desperately need a place to hide out before night falls. Fate brings them to the home of the Tildons, a seemingly innocent family with two feisty daughters. As the men settle in, an impetuous game of cat and mouse plays out during the cold, black night. Come morning, nothing will ever be the same.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users77%
Director: Christian SchinelliGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In the rugged landscape of the American West, a stern U.S. Marshal, accompanied by his posse, tracks a notorious gang of outlaws. Their pursuit leads them to a secluded family homestead, where an unexpected encounter reveals a deeper, more complex web of survival and desperation. As loyalties are tested and violence escalates, the line between hunter and hunted blurs in this gritty tale of vengeance and morality.

Critical Reception

Outlaws and Angels received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from its ensemble cast. Some praised its return to classic Western themes, while others found its pacing and plot somewhat conventional within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its stark depiction of violence and atmosphere.
  • Features compelling performances that anchor the grim narrative.
  • Occasionally criticized for a familiar plot structure within the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's intense atmosphere and character-driven drama, with many finding the performances to be a strong point. Some viewers felt the story was a bit predictable, but the overall sentiment leans towards appreciation for its gritty portrayal of the Old West.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in New Mexico, utilizing the state's natural landscapes to enhance its authentic Western feel.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Interesting Western brought down by tedious overlength and disgusting vileness_** In the New Mexico Territory, a gang of bank robbers holds up at the parsonage of a minister & his family as a posse tries to catch up with them. Even if...