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The Indian RunnerRating:
Release Date: 26 February, 2003 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $12.99 You SAVE: $1.99! Cast: Complete Cast (11 total) |
The Indian Runner Reviews
Not very Entertaining
this movie was totally boring. I think Sean Penn should stick with acting or Direct a movie worth seeing. Viggo mortesen did a very well job on his role as frankie but thats it, the movie was totally boring.
If you liked this movie check out the soundtrack.
Shades Of: A History Of Violence
I see shades of Viggo's recent movie: A History Of Violence in this movie Sean Penn wrote and directed. This compelling film brought out emotional, heart wrenching scenes that cause the same emotion in the viewer. We see the 'good brother' Joey (David Morse)--a peace officer, trying to help his deeply troubled, Vietnam vet brother Frank (Viggo Mortensen).
On a personal note: Valeria Golino did a wonderful job in this movie as Joey's amazing, perfect wife.
True to most of Viggo's movies in his pre-Aragorn days, here he is as a self-absorbed, heartless sleaze ball who cares basically for no one but himself. Whether it was the war or his feelings that life itself has played him a cruel hand, Frank cannot come to grips with the impulses and the rage in him. The murder scene and the bar scene both bring to memory: A History Of Violence. In this movie as well, he is more of a victim who victimizes everyone around him. One can almost feel his pain as he weeps over his father's death and later says 'sorry' to his brother for every heartache he has caused in the past. Still, later, one learns to hate him.
I see Joey as this na�ve man who cannot see the warning signs in those hurting around him, like his father (Charles Bronson) who tries reaching out to Joey and then admits defeat and ends it. Nor can he succeed in helping Frank see the good side of life and all that it has to offer. Frank's poor wife Dorothy (Patricia Arquette) though, took the worst of Frank's sick behavior during his rages and ultimate abandonment of her. It seems that no one can get through to Frank who sees how life has been good to Joey--as he remarks how 'you got a kiss in and a- -, and I got prison.' Well, Frank, what did you expect? Bad boys get prison. Still, in the end it's the good brother who makes the ultimate sacrifice in this intense, gripping film.
(Beware of nuttity and nudity)
Vig, a message to you. You look HOT as a construction worker. Just one question though, is this movie the one where you bonded with your old pal Dennis Hopper? Just wondering! I am looking forward to more of your films.
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