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Forsaken

Redemption.

2015 · 1h 30m · R Action, Drama, Western
Directed by Jon Cassar

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Overview

John Henry returns to his hometown in hopes of repairing his relationship with his estranged father, but a local gang is terrorizing the town. John Henry is the only one who can stop them, however he has abandoned both his gun and reputation as a fearless quick-draw killer.

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Rotten

In a standard cowering-town-needs-a-gunfighter drama, typical themes (redemption, forgiveness) are laid out with little imagination.

Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Fresh

Forsaken greatly benefits from the poignant teaming of its father-and-son stars -- as well as Michael Wincott as an especially elegant and eloquent gunfighter who has great respect for John.

Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Fresh

It has a solid story to tell, and tells it with no winks and few, if any, frills. It's involving and ultimately exciting.

Glenn Kenny, RogerEbert.com
Fresh

Solid and dependable, "Forsaken" shouldn't be forgotten. But I wish so much of it didn't feel half-remembered.

Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Rotten

Fans of the genre - and the cast - may find it a pleasant enough diversion, but given the recent wave of strong frontier dramas, this film feels especially minor.

Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times

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