If somebody had asked me what I would expect from an Austrian Western before seeing it, I think it would have been a very hard question to answer. With no expectation except Sam Riley's casting in the movie, I started watching it. Just the opening scene thrilled me and attached me to my seat. There is this lone-rider approaching a little village in some snowy mountains followed by a couple of hostile locals. At this point I am aware that I will see some action...
Although it adds nothing new to the Western genre, and most of the characters are stereotypical, it still left an impressive effect on me. The story telling is easy to follow and the surrounding is pictured so dark and gloomy. Sam Riley's performance is incredibly believable and he deserves to be praised for it.
Although it adds nothing new to the Western genre, and most of the characters are stereotypical, it still left an impressive effect on me. The story telling is easy to follow and the surrounding is pictured so dark and gloomy. Sam Riley's performance is incredibly believable and he deserves to be praised for it.