- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h45
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The Thicket
Brave the wilderness, fight for justice, survive The Thicket.
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Synopsis
The Thicket is a 2024 crime drama starring Peter Dinklage, adapted from Joe R. Lansdale's novel. Set in the early 1900s, the story follows a young man who embarks on a perilous journey through a dense and lawless wilderness known as the Thicket to rescue a kidnapped loved one. Along the way, he teams up with a tough bounty hunter (Peter Dinklage), a sharpshooting prostitute, and a grizzled outlaw. Together, they navigate the treacherous terrain filled with violent criminals and natural hazards, confronting fierce enemies and their own personal demons. This gritty tale blends elements of Western, adventure, and thriller genres, emphasizing themes of loyalty, survival, and justice in an unforgiving frontier.
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Reviews
The Thicket has received mixed to moderately positive reviews since its release in 2024. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 81% approval rating, indicating a generally favorable consensus among critics who praise the film's strong performances, especially Peter Dinklage's charismatic and nuanced role. Critics highlight the movie’s atmospheric cinematography and compelling character dynamics as standout features. However, some reviews note pacing issues and a somewhat conventional plot as drawbacks. Metacritic assigns the film a score of 55 out of 100, reflecting a division between critics; some praising its ambitious tone while others find the narrative uneven. IMDb users give The Thicket a score of 5.8/10, signifying an average reception from audiences who appreciate the film’s style but are less enthusiastic about its storytelling. For example, The Hollywood Reporter praised the movie for "intense performances that breathe life into a dark, gripping tale," while Variety mentioned that "despite strong leads, the film occasionally falters under its slow rhythm." Overall, The Thicket is viewed as a visually captivating yet narratively imperfect adventure, appealing mostly to fans of Western and crime genres looking for a character-driven story.
