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Meek's Cutoff DVD, 2010

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Beautifully shot, subtle and nuanced, populated by terrific performances, this enigmatic western will linger long in your thoughts, says Peter Wild.

 

A tense, enigmatic and minimalist western set on the Oregon Trail in 1845, Meek’s Cutoff is a film that people to whom it appeals will be speaking of in hushed tones and gently recommending for many months to come.

It is 1845. Three wagons are making their way across the plains. Their guide, Meek (a career best performance from Bruce Greenwood), professes to know exactly where he is taking them, even as he gouges the word LOST in secret on a rock, even as those he leads grumble amongst themselves.

Pretty much from the get-go, there are doubts as to the efficacy of his leadership. An Indian who stumbles across their path presents a challenge and soon the travellers are fighting amongst themselves to try and decide the best way forward.

Beautifully shot, subtle and nuanced, populated by terrific performances from the likes of Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Shirley Henderson, Meek’s Cutoff is the kind of film that will linger in your thoughts for weeks after you’ve finished watching.

Highly recommended.

 

Peter Wild on 21st July 2011
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Film Information

Director - Kelly Reichardt

Produced - 2010

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - American film

Cast - Shirley Henderson, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Neal Huff

 

 

DVD Details

Certificate: PG Publisher: SodaElev Region: 2
Length: 102 mins Cat No: SODA135  
Format: DVD Colour  

 

 

Film Description

A tense, enigmatic western set in 1845 during the earliest days of the Oregon Trail, Meek's Cutoff is a beautifully-shot film that follows three families as they venture across the Oregon Trail with hopes of finding a better life in the Pacific Northwest. Their already treacherous journey becomes even more gruelling when their guide, mountaineer Stephen Meek (Bruce Greenwood), insists on taking a alternative route which he knows to be shorter. This results in the group getting lost, however, and, with great reluctance, they end up placing their trust in a Native American (Rod Rondeaux) they meet on the way. Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Shirley Henderson co-star.

 

 

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