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Rustlers
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.
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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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