The Thicket (2024)
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An innocent young man, Jack, goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister Lula after she has been kidnapped by the violent killer Cut Throat Bill and her gang. To save her, Jack enlists the help of a crafty bounty hunter named Reginald Jones, a grave-digging alcoholic son of an ex-slave, and a street-smart prostitute. The gang tracks Cut Throat Bill into the deadly no-man’s land known as The Big Thicket — a place where blood and chaos reign.
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... Reginald Jones
... Cut Throat Bill
... Jack
... Jimmie Sue
... Eustace
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"The Thicket is a Western that, despite offering an authentic atmosphere and strong performances from Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, fails to fully explore its narrative and thematic potential.
The lack of character depth and unnecessary subplots detract from the emotional impact of the main story, and Elliott Lester doesn't deliver particularly memorable action set pieces.
Guillermo Garza's immersive cinematography retains some of the charm characteristic of classic Westerns, but it may not be enough to win over fans of the genre."
Rating: C+
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Release Date:
2024-09-05
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The Thicket
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-thicket-review-strong-performances-but-lacks-narrative-and-character-depth/
"The Thicket is a Western that, despite offering an authentic atmosphere and strong performances from Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, fails to fully explore its narrative and thematic potential.
The lack of character depth and unnecessary subplots detract from the emotional impact of the main story, and Elliott Lester doesn't deliver particularly memorable action set pieces.
Guillermo Garza's immersive cinematography retains some of the charm characteristic of classic Westerns, but it may not be enough to win over fans of the genre."
Rating: C+
Cast & Crew of
The Thicket
Cast
... Reginald Jones
... Cut Throat Bill
... Jack
... Jimmie Sue
... Eustace
... Lula
... Hector
... Malachi Deasy
... Rev. Ephron Karlsson
... Simon Deasy
... Bailey Mayfield
... Baldy
... Black Mouth
... Little Girl
... Caleb Parker
... Fatty
... Doctor
... Slim
... Blondie
... Marvin Taylor
... John Taylor
... Lynch Man #1
... Lynch Man #2
... Clerk
... Native Man
... Ferryman
... Ferryman's Wife
... Kid 1
... Sheriff Floyd Hapstack
... Town Drunk
... Deadman
... Elliott
... Piano Player
... Lumber Man (uncredited)
... Saloon Patron (uncredited)
Crew
... Foley Recordist
... Novel
... Writer
... Director
... Director of Photography
... Compositor
... Producer
... Stunts
... Stunt Coordinator
... Best Boy Lighting Technician
... Camera Operator
... Gaffer
... Costume Set Supervisor
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Editor
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Line Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Makeup Department Head
... Production Manager
... Property Master
... Construction Coordinator
... Sound Designer
... ADR Mixer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Sound Mixer
... Sound Designer
... First Assistant Makeup Artist
... First Assistant Makeup Artist
... First Assistant Makeup Artist
... Prosthetics
... Props
... Set Dresser
... Assistant Property Master
... Still Photographer
... Original Music Composer
... Art Direction
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