Long Shadows – Movie Review
First Reaction – Long Shadows takes us down the typical revenge story, only to try something bigger in the outcome.
Where to Watch
Long Shadows, opening theatrically in 100 markets on November 7.
Director: William Shockley
Writer: Shelley Reid, William Shockley, Grainger Hines (Screenplay)
Cast
- Blaine Maye (Joe Bell)
- Sarah Cortez (The Conjuring 2)
- Dominic Monaghan (Lost)
- Jacqueline Bisset (Murder on the Orient Express)
- Dermot Mulroney (Scream 6)
Plot: In the twilight of the Wild West, one man’s mission to avenge his parents’ death turns hopeful when he discovers true love and the promise of a new life.
Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Long Shadows starts when Marcus Dollar (Maye) arrives in a troubled town. Vivian Villere (Bisset) welcomes him into the saloon, where he meets troubled woman Dulce Flores (Cortez). Marcus goes on the run and saves Dulce, but quickly makes more enemies in the local area.
However, he has been planning his revenge against the people who murdered his parents and left him for dead. Meanwhile, the townspeople discover his true identity and look to finish off unfinished business.
Verdict on Long Shadows
Recap
The movie follows a young man who wants revenge against a ruthless gang that murdered his family. He disrupts a local town and begins eliminating members of the gang. However, his path creates new enemies who start hunting for him, too.
Best Parts
The core of the story shows the difference between wanting revenge and facing the reality of finding yourself deeper than expected. We get good performances throughout, which drive the story forward.
Worst Parts
The story pushes too hard for a bigger outcome, which felt overplayed. This only makes the story even more complicated to follow, as we jump around a lot and nothing feels as connected as it could be.
Final Thoughts –Long Shadows tries too hard for a shocking outcome.
