The Boatman

2015

1h 43m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A dedicated border coyote is haunted by the memories of those he failed to help.

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

Though seemingly sympathetic to those crossing into this country, it displays little understanding of them as human beings, and its moral point is as muddy as the Rio Grande-cum-River Styx its hero crosses daily.

Dec 19, 2016

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Exists in a world of its very own making, lending it a compellingly elusive sense of time and place.

Dec 15, 2016

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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 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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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 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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An interesting perspective, joining Greek (or Roman?) mythology and the immigration situation. Thought- provoking - watch it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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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 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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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 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Great movie. Oscar is really good and leads the film. Definitely should watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Greg Morgan

Director

Oscar Torre

Miguel

Noemi Dunbar

Elena

Yvonne Delarosa

Proserpina

Carlos Montilla

Norberto

Rogelio Ramos

Alejandro

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Synopsis

A dedicated border coyote is haunted by the memories of those he failed to help.

Director: Greg Morgan
Producer: Oscar Torre
Screenwriter: Greg Morgan, Duke Addleman
Production Co: Film Punk Films, Buffalo 8 Productions
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 43m

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