Let Him Go, a modern western
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Director Thomas Bezucha's adaptation of Larry Watson's novel is a bleak but beautifully crafted ode to unconditional love and family ties.
From the icy opening frames, Bezucha masterfully immerses us in the snowy landscapes of Montana, where Diane Lane and Kevin Costner shine as a couple mourning the death of their son.
When they learn that their only grandchild is in danger at the hands of an outlaw family, the film exudes a raw intensity as their search brings out both their protective instincts and their long-buried wild side.
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Lane delivers one of his finest performances, imbuing his character with a ferocity befitting his harrowing situation. Costner also remains as committed an onscreen partner as ever.
Bezucha raises tensions to unbearable levels in a finale that provides a catharsis earned through two hours of empathetic storytelling. Lesley Manville excels in a chilling antagonist role.
Let Him Go stands as a modern western that moves as much as it disturbs, a tribute to the loved ones for whose safety we would fight to the end of the world. A remarkably acted and filmed achievement.
Lesley Manville earned a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her grim villainess. She emerged victorious thanks to her terrifying intent.
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At the box office, Let Him Go grossed over $19 million in the US against a budget of only $9 million.
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Never heard about this one. Looks nice. Another great movie with Costner is The Art of Racing in the Rain from 2019, where he plays a nothing but a dog, it is probably his best movie since Dances with Wolves.