John Dahl's RED ROCK WEST is a solid hidden gem, an entertaining & suspenseful neo-noir thriller - shades of Lynch and early Coens, with some fantastic first act setups. One of the main reasons why film is such a beloved art form even though it is one of the youngest, is that despite being both a visual and auditory medium, it has its very own undeniable language we have all come to learn as an audience simply by the osmosis of spending our lives watching movies. Dec the equivalent of contemporary streaming filler. 'cause it won't if I pull the trigger!". There are a few brief moments where he kind of does, but for the most part, Cage largely subdues himself and just…, do you think they talked about working with david lynch in their downtime, You could argue how highly contrived this film is, but the gears in it are like the ones you'd find in a vintage Rolex watch from the 1960s. Red Rock West 1993 ★★½ . Red Rock West 1993 ★★★★ Feb 20, 2020. Likes for Red Rock West. Cage, Boyle, Hopper and Walsh are all fantastic in their roles with this being a standout Cage performance and Hopper being an absolute scene-stealer. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. I mean, being chased after one of them is bad enough, but both at the same time? It's a pretty finely crafted piece of work. Nicolas Cage stars as a former marine turned drifter, whose need to earn easy money briefly overrides his moral compass. This is a great film and one that is easy to recommend. Never as successful as a classic like BLOOD SIMPLE, but definitely playing a similar sport. Watched by Lóga Lénárd. Confidential. Join here. Red Rock West, in all truth is a film that I had very minor expectations going into. He shows happiness, sadness, depression and isolation in the characters that he portrays, but I think that Red Rock West may potentially be the greatest prove of the man’s acting credentials. Only one, and it is this movie. JT Walsh is tough and fits in this dark world. When a promised job for Texan Michael fails to materialise in Wyoming, Mike is mistaken by Wayne to be the hitman he hired to kill his unfaithful wife, Suzanne. This is from the director of the excellent "Red Rock West" and there are similar themes involved. Feel free…, Keenan Tamblyn 600 films 2,652 13 Edit, Found these lists (twelve total which I've compiled) a couple years back and they slowly became my bible for weird…, A genre that takes up where its Noir precursor left off. wastedyears uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Reviewed by Darren ★★★½ ; Lóga is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. It manages be a suspenseful neo-noir and a fast-paced thriller and gives equal time to exploring both of these genres. A noir plot looks so out of place in a western setting and it’s interesting to watch. The performances are rich, well-handled and pivotal to the effectiveness of this particular western neo-noir. There's some eye-rolling that'll go on as you watch "Red Rock West" but it does have it's own internal logic down to a pretty fine point. Bonus points for seeing a whole lot of Cage.. dayum. 2012. Film data from TMDb. Cage never really goes full mega-Cage, and never really loses it or freaks out. An atmospheric western gem of the 90’s, and something that really should be seen and loved by many more people than it is. Nic Cage, Hopper, Boyle and the great JT Walsh hitting on all cylinders. Lara Flynn Boyle brings edgy femme fatale energy. Cały film Red Rock West bez limitu dostępny na naszej stronie Zalukaj-cda. Red Rock West, in all truth is a film that I had very minor expectations going into. It’s sad that Walsh and Hopper are dead and Boyle looks pretty unrecognizable now. Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter is mistaken for a hitman, but when the real hitman arrives, complications ensue. Rewatched by Elric Kane Patron. Cage is still doing Cage things though, which is nice. It was a hilarious and very entertaining compilation of clips from Nic Cage films showcasing the actor going insane. I partially watched it for the madman that is Nicolas Cage, but I mostly watched it for the powerhouse that is Dennis Hopper; an actor that I deeply love, who I find to be relatively underappreciated for his work throughout his long career. Directed by John Dahl. Watched by Nick Bassolino. Elric’s … He may have distinguished himself in many character actor roles throughout his sadly abbreviated career, but many of those roles were still too small for a guy…. This movie is such a grandiose and stylish tribute to the American West that it should have "Apache" by The Shadows playing in the background on a continuous loop. Snaxia’s review published on Letterboxd: Hey it's Ted, listen, the old Dunkin place is on fire and we need all the volunteers to go over there. Featuring stellar performances from most everyone involved, this film barrels along without stopping for a breath, and it's one of the finest examples of the "stranger in a small town" sub-genre. Red Rock West 1993 ★★★½ . Makes no sense, but also has moments like Cage and Hopper in a car racing a train while Dennis Hopper's just screaming. 1-49 Reservoir Dogs (Django of…. John Dahl's RED ROCK WEST is a solid hidden gem, an entertaining & suspenseful neo-noir thriller - shades of Lynch and early Coens, with some fantastic first act setups. That western noir setting reminds one of Tourneur's "Nightfall" or the Netflix series "Longmire". TMDb The two of them, along with the glowing Lara Flynn Boyle tap into their characters in glorious style. Neo-noir is filled with great stories of crime, alienation…, Bill Georgaris of TSPDT has finally decided to start updating his film noir page. The pinnacle of a barely substantial mini-genre I like to call neo-western noir. 1,005 films watched. John Dahl's RED ROCK WEST is a solid hidden gem, an entertaining & suspenseful neo-noir thriller - shades of Lynch and early Coens, with some fantastic first act setups. Join here. When a promised job for Texan Michael fails to materialise in Wyoming, Mike is mistaken by Wayne to be the hitman he hired to kill his unfaithful wife, Suzanne. Add a review? Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Viewed in 1994. Film dostępny w najlepszej jakości HD. It's the setting of all kinds of cool movies, even if this film wasn't actually shot in Wyoming itself. Red Rock West is a 1993 American neo-noir thriller film directed by John Dahl and starring Nicolas Cage, Lara Flynn Boyle, J. T. Walsh, and Dennis Hopper.It was written by Dahl and his brother Rick, and shot in Montana and Willcox, Arizona. A list of Edgar Wright's favorite 1000 Movies per his list on Mubi on July 27th, 2016. twitter.com/edgarwright/status/758339515421433856 mubi.com/lists/edgar-wrights-favorite-movies, Some of the Chaotic Cinema Facebook page's favourite films, Every feature film on the program at the New Beverly Cinema since Quentin Tarantino took over as programmer. Nic Cage, Hopper, Boyle and the great JT Walsh hitting on all cylinders. Review by Snaxia. Nic Cage, Dennis Hopper, J.T. During his getaway, things go wrong, and soon get worse when he … Suspenseful, novelistic, and visually striking, Red Rock West finds the sweet spot between spicy neo-noir and fast-paced thriller. Nic Cage, Hopper, Boyle and the great JT Walsh hitting on all cylinders. Name Rating Like Review Nick’s films. Films like Knowing, Vampire’s Kiss and The Wicker Man are all dumb as shit films that overload on making Cage look like a freaking lunatic. Nicolas Cage shines in what I think is one of his best performances, playing a drifter and ex-army man named Michael Williams. Something of Mine. Cage is the highlight though: while largely reined in, he makes for a very likeable and relatable protagonist. There is no review for this diary entry. Add a review? Similar to, but better than Blood Simple. Also, just the way Nick Cage dangles a cigarette (or a candy bar) out of his mouth is priceless. Add a review? ), this is a solid B thriller. Would you like to be chased by JT Walsh and Dennis Hopper? 1993 Michael Williams przyjeżdża do miasteczka Red Rock w Wyoming w poszukiwaniu pracy. It's well made by John Dahl -- I wish he was still making movies -- and Ray Liotta gives a committed performance. Red Rock West 1993 ★★★★ Watched Mar 05, 2020. mr_rara uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Mobile site. Red Rock West is a little known western noir featuring the Cage and JT Walsh, Lara Flynn Boyle, and JT Walsh. Nicolas Cage handles the laconic drifter great here, still throwing in bursts of manic energy as seemingly required of him in his films. Two of my favourite crazy actors in one film, Nicolas Cage and Dennis Hopper, battling it off against each other. Mike takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money and runs. This is definitely one of the best films I’ve watched so far. Nicer_Spencer uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Nic Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle in an excellent thriller set in outlaw land?Yes please! Predictably, bad things soon follow. 46 films watched. Lóga liked this review. In one clip, Cage shouts "Fuck Mexico!" Red Rock West. Red Rock West (1993) - Właściciel baru omyłkowo uznaje szukającego pracy Michaela za płatnego zabójcę, którego wynajął do zabicia żony. It's a real fun '90's Southern State neo-noir that keeps you interested with the action, twists and really fantastic acting all round. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. © Letterboxd Limited. The man’s got a fever, and the only prescription is more castles and dinosaur bones. I really couldn't ask for anything else, except for a little bit more unleashed intensity between them. There exists a video on YouTube titled Nicolas Cage Losing His Shit. Share this page. Red Rock West. Walsh, Laura Flynn Boyle, and a return to Red Rock after seeing The Hateful Eight about 25 times? Favorites: Carlito's Way (1993), Double Indemnity (1944), The Fugitive (1993), Red Rock West (1993). Movies set in the “new west” (although One False Move is merely Western tropes set in the Deep South) that adhere to many of the crime stories and style we associate with the slightly larger “neo noir” genre. The film itself is probably among his best. Dennis Hopper is at his hammy best, while Lara Flynn Boyle handles the ambiguity of her role surprisingly well. 597 films watched. The kind of film that used to be made to fill the shelves in video rental stores, i.e. Nick is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. Red Rock West. Remember me. This is a film that would certainly define "film noir" and definitely ranks among the best of them. Kinda wish Dahl kept making movies like this and LAST SEDUCTION, as he was pretty great at exploring the pulpier shadows. April 2017 Scavenger Hunt #25 TASK #11: A film featuring mistaken identity! Watched Jan 25, 2020. Red Rock West 1993 ★★★½ . The writing has pure strength and power, the gritty cinematography is admirable and even the soundtrack adds a certain weight to the tone of the film. What a cool fucking ride RED ROCK WEST was! Red Rock West 1993 ★★★ May 06, 2020. Add a review? Life. John Dahl's RED ROCK WEST is a solid hidden gem, an entertaining & suspenseful neo-noir thriller - shades of Lynch and early Coens, with some fantastic first act setups. fatpie42’s review published on Letterboxd: Joanne Whalley looks so different now, notably appearing in costume dramas, especially the Game of Thrones-esque series "The Borgias". The same kudos applies to the performances. Walsh' in the opening credits of a film. During his getaway, things go wrong, and soon get worse when he … ... Search: Red Rock West. Red Rock West Saloon - The Bar You can never forget !!! Password. Letterboxd — Your life in film. A lot of shit apparently goes on out there in Wyoming. With Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, Craig Reay. twitter.com/edgarwright/status/758339515421433856, mubi.com/lists/edgar-wrights-favorite-movies, New Beverly Cinema Films by Quentin Tarantino, Jay Trotter's Amazing Underrated Obscure Bizarre Films. I think the set-up and the first half are a bit more interesting than where it ultimately ends up, but damn if that doesn’t stop it from being one entertaining slice of pulp. It's a joy to watch something this well made. Kevin Mears’s review published on Letterboxd: Solid Cage, and pretty on message, deranged, flamboyant bad guy from Dennis. Bio: DD‘s very own 1,005 films watched. It's moodier, the moral is more clear and it's more sardonic; in other words, it out-Blood Simples Blood Simple. Unless you take an actual film class that touches on different film theories, you are likely not to learn the concepts of film structure academically, but that's what our class entailed when we watched RED ROCK WEST, a semi-obscure neo-noir western with enough meat on its bones for me to teach the members the basics of film language and film structure. Red Rock West 1993 ★★★★★ Aug 15, 2020. It's terrific seeing Walsh get as large a role as this. Watched Sep 01, 2020. pafifi’s review published on Letterboxd: On paper the movie is very reminiscent of BLOOD SIMPLE but in style and execution a little more akin to something like THE GRIFTERS. Elric is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. The standard noir style is persistently on the nose, it won’t let you miss the juxtaposition. Nicolas Cage Dennis Hopper Lara Flynn Boyle J.T. If you haven't checked this out yet, DO IT. "Does that tickle? Watched by AndrewDesmond. Letterboxd — Your life in film. Red Rock West 1993 ★★½ . Red Rock West 1993 ★★★★ Oct 29, 2020. Lee is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. It’s suspenseful, well acted, visually striking and very well cast. © Letterboxd Limited. But it’s wonderfully shot and pretty damn cool. This makes for some funny moments, sometimes it seems like the film doesn’t take itself too seriously. Block or Report. John Dahl's craftsmanship is unerringly precise in this regard, and frankly atypical among the glut of '90s thrillers. Mike takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money and runs. There is no review for this diary entry. Something so reassuring about seeing the words 'and J.T. Red Rock West. All I knew was Nicolas Cage and Dennis Hopper join forces to create maximum absurdity. And it did not disappoint. flolama uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 246 films watched. mr_rara uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. AndrewDesmond is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. Mike takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money and runs. It absolutely deserves your time, with its twists, great performances and excellent… ‘Red Rock West’ review by Sean • Letterboxd Mike de Raaf’s review published on Letterboxd: Twin Peaks vibes without the Lynchian surreality. One of the things that makes it great is how understated it is. 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