The Rider
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
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- Cast：
- Brady Jandreau , Derrick Janis
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This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
One of the finest depictions of the human-equine relationship I've ever seen. Artists, theologians, musicians throughout history have depicted the intimate and mysterious bond between horse and rider. This film takes its place in that genre as a based-on-true-story masterpiece. Part documentary, part fiction, the director's imagination, the real-deal Native American cowboy culture she so carefully narrates is achingly and unsentimentally beautiful. The uncut, raw horse-breaking and training scenes are mesmerizing. A triumph of the artistic and human Spirit!
After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. The Rider is once again a film that critics found great and pretty much act like they've never seen the exact same story playing out in much better movies over the years. The acting wasn't anything special, the characters were dull and most of all the pacing all over the place. Viewers who might like this kind of movies will enjoy it perhaps? But for everyone else? Is a pretty big no-no for sure if you ask me. (0/10)
I expected this movie to be a slow moving drama, which I was looking forward to. It started slower than I anticipated, but as the movie continued, I realized I had witnessed something special. It was truly an amazing story, with great acting. This movie is not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a deep moving drama about dealing with our sense of purpose and identity, this is a must watch.
Saw this at Sundance. Great film. None of the people in the film are actors. It aids in the realism but also is a testament to the director's ability. This is a subtle, emotionally impactful experience. By the end of it your heart breaks but is also hopeful. Good story of friendship and also coming to grips with not being able to do what you truly love to do. How does one make life meaningful?
