In a Valley of Violence

Focus World | Release Date: October 21, 2016

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 59 Ratings

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PanteOct 30, 2016

Nothing Special, Just an old fashioned Western with its cliches and trademarks from Leone and Corbucci. Also music sounds just like the themes from Ennio Morricone.
Yojimbo+Mad Max+ The Dollar trilogy+ Rambo: First Blood = In a Valley of Violence

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paulmarsJan 12, 2017

I disagree with those that say it is cliche.
It is low-key style-wise, simple, and same for the acting, but it works and I didn't guess the ending.
Kind of a nice little romance built in and I liked the female lead -- sweet and kind of plain,I disagree with those that say it is cliche.
It is low-key style-wise, simple, and same for the acting, but it works and I didn't guess the ending.
Kind of a nice little romance built in and I liked the female lead -- sweet and kind of plain, but in an attractive way. Ethan Hawke has grown on me in recent years, he was kind of over the top and annoying in his youth, but not now; this Western role fits him pretty well, a reluctant hero.

So few Westerns these days (at least without Aliens!) -- grading on the curve this is an 8 or 9.… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 1, 2017

Really good movie in my opinion, gritty and had everything that I expected from a western. I enjoyed the acting and everything and it had some funny moments too, don't know how anyone can dislike it.

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Compi24Mar 28, 2020

I suppose "entry level" is a term you could use in describing this one. All the western boxes are ticked. Drifter protagonist? Check. Dusty desert town with crooked law enforcement? Check. Saloons, jailhouses & general stores? That's threeI suppose "entry level" is a term you could use in describing this one. All the western boxes are ticked. Drifter protagonist? Check. Dusty desert town with crooked law enforcement? Check. Saloons, jailhouses & general stores? That's three checks, right there. You can even check off the "snake oil salesman" box for this flick as well. So, what honestly moved the needle for me when it came to "In A Valley Of Violence?" Well, it's a spoiler that I won't get into, but I'll say it's a narrative enhancement maneuver that a very recent and very profitable film franchise has basically trademarked. It's essentially the "ol' reliable" of making the audience's investment in your story spike almost exponentially. And, yes, as soon as "it" happened, I was right there, ready for what the rest of the movie was most likely going to give me. Blood, vengeance and a lot of snarling Ethan Hawke. What can I say? It's simple, satisfying fun.… Expand

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