Hostiles

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Hostiles

R

2018

2h 13m

Western

History

Drama

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In 1892, legendary Army Capt. Joseph Blocker reluctantly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their tribal land. Embarking on a harrowing and perilous journey from Fort Berringer, N.M., to the grasslands of Montana, they soon encounter a young widow whose family was killed on the plains. The travelers must now band together to survive a punishing landscape that's crawling with hostile Comanches and vicious outlaws.

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Critics Consensus

Hostiles benefits from stunning visuals and a solid central performance from Christian Bale, both of which help elevate its uneven story.

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

08/27/2018

2/4

The wants are grandiose, but the gains are minuscule.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

05/21/2018

Christian Bale gives a typically half-measured, half-intense performance of a character who is mostly pretty awful but whom Hostiles wants to redeem for no clear reason whatsoever.

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Tal Rosenberg

Chicago Reader

03/03/2018

The journey is beautifully shot by cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi, but Bale's genius is wasted-he's often resigned to looking sullen and straining to recite the clunky dialogue.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jul 20

3/4

Hostiles kicks off with an engrossing (and almost shockingly brutal) pre-credits sequence that effectively establishes the picture’s unflinching sensibilities...

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/18/2024

4/5

A methodically challenging viewing experience awaits those unprepared for dispiriting bleakness. The harrowing raw violence and melancholic emotions rattle this film’s bones and will remain wearisome for many to embrace.

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Dan Schindel

Vague Visages

12/06/2023

For all its attempts at dissecting human cruelty, there’s no human core to this story, which makes its 135-minute runtime feel twice as long.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom 4d

Hostiles is a strong, serious western that avoids feeling like a "meh" fictional history film by grounding its story in emotional weight and moral complexity. Set in the late 1800s, it follows a hardened Army captain tasked with escorting a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family through dangerous territory, and it quickly becomes more about redemption, trauma, and survival than simple frontier action. Christian Bale delivers a restrained and convincing performance, showing a man worn down by years of violence who slowly confronts his own prejudices. The film’s pacing is slow and deliberate, but it fits the tone, allowing the tension and emotional shifts to build naturally. The landscapes are beautifully shot, emphasizing both the harshness and loneliness of the era. While it may not be perfect, Hostiles stands out for its seriousness and character-driven storytelling. Overall, it’s a solid and thoughtful western. Overall, i'd gave it a 7/10.

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mark G

@Mark_Alan_G. Mar 15

Beautifully shot, intelligent story, and truly incredible cast. Excellent film.

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Ruben R

@Ruben1Rivera Feb 20

Absolute epic, critically underated.

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Brian S.

@bstix85 Feb 3

Christian Bale’s portrayal of a broken cavalry soldier is the glue that holds this dark, tragic film together.

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Glen D.

@GDiddy Jan 30

Decent. Unnecessarily grim storyline

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Dec 31

It's a little slow paced, but the story and themes of humanity are pretty well done.

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Synopsis

In 1892, legendary Army Capt. Joseph Blocker reluctantly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their tribal land. Embarking on a harrowing and perilous journey from Fort Berringer, N.M., to the grasslands of Montana, they soon encounter a young widow whose family was killed on the plains. The travelers must now band together to survive a punishing landscape that's crawling with hostile Comanches and vicious outlaws.

Director: Scott Cooper
Producer: Scott Cooper, John Lesher, Ken Kao
Screenwriter: Scott Cooper
Distributor: Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Production Co: Le Grisbi, Waypoint Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Language)
Genre: Western, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 18, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.8M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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