Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Old Way
Retired gunslinger Colton Briggs (Nicolas Cage) lives with his loving wife, Ruth, & 12-year-old daughter, Brooke, on a small farm & runs a general store in town. One day a ruthless outlaw & his gang stumble upon the Brigg’s homestead & kill Ruth. Thus, begins this predictable tale of vengeance. Even though being warned by the sheriff & his posse to stay out of it because they are already chasing these known criminals, Colton is blinded by his rage & must pursue dragging his little girl along. Along the journey, we learn more about Colton’s background & about Brooke. “The Old Way” refers to how differences were settled in the Wild West… in a showdown gunfight in the dusty streets of town. I️ really like the characters, Colton, Ruth, & Brooke. You just got to love hating the evil villain here with his bumbling henchmen. I️ grew up watching Westerns so maybe that’s why I️ liked this throwback to that genre.
Alien gives it 3 “Fear” stars out of 4.
