Movie Review: The Old Way

Now playing in select theaters across the country, as well as on select premium streaming services and On Demand (January 14, 2023), is the western, The Old Way. 

The Old Way stars Nicolas Cage, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Noah Le Gros, Clint Howard, Kerry Knuppe with Nick Searcy and Shiloh Fernandez.

Academy Award winner, Nicolas Cage, stars as Colton Briggs. He used to be a cold hearted killer, but he met the love of his life, Ruth (Knuppe). There was something about Ruth that changed Briggs from a ruthless killer, to a family man. Together Briggs and Ruth had a daughter named Brooke (Armstrong). He even opened up his own mercantile.

Sadly, someone from his past comes back to seek revenge, and destroy his family life.

Together with his daughter, Briggs hunts down the person who is determined to kill him.

Who is out to kill Briggs? How did he upset his happy family life? To find out, check out The Old Way. Look for it on streaming services, On Demand, or a theater near you (digital and On Demand January 14, 2023).

I’ll be honest, I’m not big into westerns. I used ot love them a a child (John Wayne movies are the best), but as I got older, I drifted away from this genre.

I appreciate Nicholas Cage. He’s a chameleon. He can turn himself into any character, from the goofy boy in Valley Girl, to the weirdo in Willy’s Wonderland, to the lovestruck Ronny in Moonstruck. He can be funny to serious, and everything in between.

I don’ think he’s ever done a western before, but he certain brought his “A game.” He fit the role of Colton Briggs perfectly. His character didn’t show much emotion, not even in his face.

Young Ryan Kiera Armstrong played her role perfectly as well. I have never heard of this young lady before, but I can see she’ll be going places. I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of her in the future.

The story was really good, but I wish there was a bit more backstory shown in regards to Colton Brigg’s life. I would have liked to have known the backstory to the opening scene too, where a man was hung, and a shoot out occurred.

The story it’s self is really good. I liked the plot, in fact, I wish the film went just a wee bit further so I could see how things turned out for Brooke. I guess I’ll just have to use my imagination.

The cinematography is gorgeous. I don’t know where this film was shot, but I would love to LIVE there. The vast opened fields, the stunning mountains… it’s absolutely beautiful.

Overall it’s an enjoyable and entertaining film, even if you are not a fan of westerns. It’s more a story about family. love, revenge and a father/daughter relationship.

Below is the film’s trailer for your enjoyment.

 

Kimberly

*I received a free screener in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.