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Hostiles

R Released Jan 26, 2018 2h 13m Western History Drama List
70% Tomatometer 225 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
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 outliers.
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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 The wants are grandiose, but the gains are minuscule. Rated: 2/4 Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Roxana Hadadi Pajiba 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. May 21, 2018 Full Review Tal Rosenberg Chicago Reader 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. Mar 3, 2018 Full Review Dan Schindel Vague Visages 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. Dec 6, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies “Hostiles” is unquestionably solemn and dour yet fittingly so considering the subjects it wants to explore. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 21, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Cooper's film both embraces and questions the mythology of the West. He underscores the violent past of the United States and yearns for atonement, but then he also relies on many of the same generalizations he tries to dispel. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 16, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bobby E You have to want to understand the period . It's about what this period in American history did to the people who did the work to open up the west . It was a tragic time . The movie to me transcends the politics and the military . It's about two sides coming together to survive and finding commonality and respect . Cast is exceptional . Good looking movie . Sad story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review MZ Z Very violent and pretty much repeats all the hateful tropes and stereotypes Hollywood likes to roll out now. Bale seems forced in his roll, almost cringeworthy at times. Best part was the cinematography, beautiful scenery. 90 minutes I'll never get back, wish I had avoided it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Charles S Really great performances. The story is a bit grimdark and maybe cliché, but overall a good reflection of the hardest struggles of life Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review David W Hostiles fits in well among newer western films that feature heavy plots that are not for the faint of heart. Its talented cast delivers as expected for an all-around well-made film. I would definitely watch this one again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Dwain S Superb movie a must watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Audience Member From stem to stern, I love this movie, and the message it portrays. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 outliers.
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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