Rustlers
Rustlers

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Rustlers

2016
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Albertina Carri wants to make a film about Isidro Velázquez, an almost mythical outlaw figure from northern Argentina who was shot dead by police in 1967. She’s not the only one interested in him: her sociologist father Roberto Carri wrote a book on him called “Pre-Revolutionary Forms of Violence” and a film was made about his story, although both father and film disappeared during the Dirty War. Legends, families, political alignments, cinema: none offer a stable foothold and Carri’s passage through them is like wandering a garden of forking paths, only to arrive at a landscape of cracked earth and thorns.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jay SilvermanGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the Old West, a bumbling outlaw attempts to rob a bank, but his incompetence leads to a series of chaotic and humorous encounters. His attempts to evade capture become increasingly absurd, involving mistaken identities and a trail of unintended consequences. The film follows his comical journey as he tries to pull off his heist and escape justice.

Critical Reception

Rustlers received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often pointed to its hit-or-miss humor and uneven pacing. While some appreciated its quirky premise and the comedic performances, others found it to be a forgettable entry in the Western-comedy genre. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with viewers divided on the effectiveness of its comedic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with its Western setting.

  • Performances are a highlight, though they can't entirely save the weak script.

  • Humor is often juvenile and repetitive, leading to a lack of consistent laughs.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some finding amusement in the slapstick and comedic performances, while others were disappointed by the lack of a coherent plot and dated humor.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, California, a location famously used in countless Westerns throughout Hollywood history.

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