Hostiles
Hostiles

Hostiles

2017Movie134 minEnglish

A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users79%
Director: Scott CooperGenres: Western, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

In 1892, a legendary U.S. Army captain is tasked with escorting a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their tribal lands. Along the way, they encounter a harsh and unforgiving landscape, as well as hostile forces. The journey forces the captain and the chief to confront their deep-seated prejudices and find common ground in their shared humanity.

Critical Reception

Hostiles received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its somber tone, strong performances, and realistic portrayal of the American West. Some critics found the pacing to be slow, but most agreed that it was a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning cinematography and the powerful performances of Christian Bale and Wes Studi.
  • Appreciated for its unflinching and often brutal depiction of the Old West.
  • Noted for its deliberate pacing, which some found meditative and others found slow.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's powerful acting, particularly Christian Bale, and its thought-provoking narrative about reconciliation and the human condition. Many appreciated the film's realistic portrayal of the era and its somber, impactful storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in New Mexico and Utah, with the rugged landscapes playing a significant role in the film's atmospheric and gritty feel.

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John Chard

John Chard

I've killed everything that's walked or crawled. If you do it enough, you get used to it. Hostiles is directed by Scott Cooper and Cooper adapts the screenplay from the story written by Donald E. Stewart. It stars Christian Bale, Rosamun...
Gimly

Gimly

_Four Weddings and a Funeral Except the Weddings Were Actually Just Extra Funerals._ _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Wuchak

Wuchak

RELEASED IN LATE 2017 and written & directed by Scott Cooper, “Hostiles” is a Western starring Christian Bale as a renowned Army captain who grudgingly agrees to escort a dying hated chief (Wes Studi) & his family from New Mexico to Cheyenn...