The Boatman

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Audience Member I thought the story was very well developed and set in a perefectly chosen location. Plus it takes its time to unfold and there is an interesting twist! Those landscapes and all the sets absolutely work in setting the tone and the ambiance. The main character is very deep the actor's interpretation feels real and profonde. A truely broken man. In fact the casting is perfect and the acting is flawless. As a filmmaker I thought the look of the movie was a real success. I loved the color grading which I thought totally matched the story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is so poignant with the current political climate in mind. The performances were powerful and the music and cinematography elevated the suspense of this film. I was completely engrossed! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting perspective, joining Greek (or Roman?) mythology and the immigration situation. Thought- provoking - watch it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member In these days of a proposed border wall between The United States and Mexico, Greg Morgan's "The Boatman" couldn't be better contextually situated. Morgan's dramatic yet emotional thriller weaves the tale of the mysterious coyote Miguel, played with starkness and darkness by Oscar Torre, who manages to offer violence and the promise of deliverance in a singularly taut performance. It comes to pass that no one's better than this lone coyote at migrating Mexicans into America, but of course there's an inevitability to that track record that Morgan then leverages with great aplomb. This is no way a brainless action-only film, and our growing emotional stake heightens when Elena - played by Noemi Dunbar - enters Miguel's life as his alleged daughter. It's a great installation of an undercurrent by Morgan which allows us to then make our own alluring investment in the film's progression and outcome. The biggest of many wins "The Boatman" achieves is the uniqueness of space Morgan carves out for his film, as he somehow melds the tell-it-with-truth flagship indie credo with the alluring elements of the best major studio action films. From its acting to its deliberately chosen methods of cinematography, this is beautifully crafted cinema from the top of the checklist on down. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The Boatman is the story of a coyote named Miguel. He is particularly good at what he does and has a flawless record of getting people across the border. Migue's life gets a lot more dangerous as a drug cartel moves into his area and exerts their influence. At the same time, a young woman arrives who claims to be his daughter that he never knew about. The Boatman is a tense tale that is particularly timely given all of the news about the border these days. The film is also very well executed by the filmmakers, especially remembering that this is an independent film. The recurring motif of death surrounding Miguel was a really nice touch and I was particularly impressed by the ending of the film. The soundtrack was also very good and I'm a big fan of the hang drum. I would highly recommend this film to anyone. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie. Oscar is really good and leads the film. Definitely should watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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