Meek's Cutoff

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Category: Western

Year: 2010

Rating: 7.2/10 ()

Director: Kelly Reichardt

Country: USA

Language: English

Runtime:104 min

Release Date: 15 April 2011 (UK) See more »

Movie Storyline
Settlers traveling through the Oregon desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.

Cast:
Paul Dano - Thomas Gately
Bruce Greenwood - Stephen Meek
Shirley Henderson - Glory White
Neal Huff - William White
Zoe Kazan - Millie Gately
Tommy Nelson - Jimmy White
Will Patton - Soloman Tetherow
Rod Rondeaux - The Cayuse
Michelle Williams - Emily Tetherow
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Color: Color

Filming Locations: Burns, Oregon, USA

Official Site(s): Official site |

User Review:

What will Meek inherit?, rated: 7/10
Meek (Bruce Greenwood) is guiding three married couples and a few 'young uns' across the frontiers of 19th century America. His 'cutoff' refers to a shortcut that he has led them on in their route to their new homes and fortunes. Before they get there, they must deal with the guide's apparent lack of skills and direction, and what they will encounter along the way. Greenwood turns in a very good performance, in that he is extremely unlikeable, but I think it is fair to say that this film is stolen by the two performances of Michelle Williams and Shirley Henderson, both very well suited to their roles. Some critics have deemed the film a little too slow, but I think that is unfair - the pace is perfect, given the audience is accompanying horses and wagons. If you liked 'Old Joy' by the same director, you should enjoy her new work (if you didn't see it you should check it out). Dialogue is sparse, but there is a lot of meaning in the things the characters say - the ending is open to interpretation, so thinking about what you've heard may point you in the right direction.