- Genre
- Western
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 2h00
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Outlaws and Angels
Loyalty fades and violence reigns in the wild frontier.
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Synopsis
Outlaws and Angels is a gritty 2016 Western thriller directed by JT Mollner that delves into the violent aftermath of a failed bank robbery in the Texas Hill Country. The story centers on a group of ruthless outlaws who, while fleeing the law, invade a remote farmhouse. Tensions escalate as dark secrets unravel, thrusting both captors and captives into a brutal and morally ambiguous battle for survival. Featuring Francesca Eastwood as the strong-willed Rachel, the film explores themes of vengeance, loyalty, and betrayal against a backdrop of relentless suspense and raw human emotion. The atmospheric cinematography and period setting immerse viewers in a harsh, unforgiving landscape where danger lurks at every turn.
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Reviews
Outlaws and Angels received mixed to negative reviews from critics, reflected in its modest scores across major sites: IMDb rates the film at 5.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes holds a 30% critic approval rating, and Metacritic assigns it a score of 40 out of 100. Critics praised the film's atmospheric tension and compelling period detail, with some highlighting Francesca Eastwood's performance as a standout element, bringing depth to her character. However, many reviews pointed out that despite a strong premise, the film struggles with pacing and uneven storytelling. Rotten Tomatoes' consensus notes that while the movie aims for a dark and gritty tone, it fails to fully engage due to a script that lacks sufficient character development. Metacritic commentary echoes this, mentioning that the narrative momentum falters, resulting in a film that feels more like an experiment in style than a fully realized story. Some reviewers appreciated the raw, violent aesthetic and the attempt to challenge traditional Western tropes, but overall, Outlaws and Angels was seen as an ambitious project that doesn't quite deliver consistently compelling drama or suspense.
