Hell Or High Water Review (2016)

Hell or High Water

  Hell or High Water is the story of two brothers whose family's land is threatened by the bank to be foreclosed. In an attempt to get enough money to pay off the debts, they decide to rob a chain of banks.

  Narratively speaking, Hell or High Water isn't exactly an original idea, but still there's something very nuanced and deep about this film. Similar in tone to No Country For Old Men, we have very developed characters with pretty simple motivations and these character carry the film.

  The two brother's are played by Ben Foster and Chris Pine. Their opposites (a Ranger and his Partner) are played by Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham. All of the acting is solid as can be, but I didn't feel as if anyone particularly stood out in a memorable way.

  Hell or High Water is a very entertaining Western that caters to mainstream audience and people with more of an eye for layered storytelling. It's effecting in all of the right ways, smartly written, and gritty, but it's never really outstanding. 7 out of 10 stars (Very Good)