No Man's Land

Name: No Man's Land
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Western
Released: January 22, 2021
Rating: 52
Cast: Alessio Valentini, Alex MacNicoll, Andie MacDowell, Esmeralda Pimentel, Frank Grillo

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IFC Films | Release Date: January 22, 2021 | NR

Starring: Alessio Valentini, Alex MacNicoll, Andie MacDowell, Esmeralda Pimentel, Frank Grillo, George Lopez, Jake Allyn, Jorge A. Jimenez, Julieta Ortiz, Ofelia Medina, Sandra Zellweger

Summary: Border vigilante Bill Greer (Frank Grillo) and his son Jackson (Jake Allyn) are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. Bill tries to take the blame but Texas Ranger Ramirez (George Lopez) sees through the lie, spurring Jackson to flee south on horseback across the Rio Grande to become a gringo "illegal alien" inBorder vigilante Bill Greer (Frank Grillo) and his son Jackson (Jake Allyn) are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. Bill tries to take the blame but Texas Ranger Ramirez (George Lopez) sees through the lie, spurring Jackson to flee south on horseback across the Rio Grande to become a gringo "illegal alien" in Mexico. Chased by Texas Rangers and Mexican federales, Jackson journeys across deserts and mountains to seek forgiveness from the dead boy's vengeful father (Jorge A. Jimenez), as he falls in love with the land he was taught to hate.… Expand

Director: Conor Allyn

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller, Western

Rating: NR

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Michael Ordoña

Jan 21, 2021

No Man’s Land comes out of the blue to comment memorably on the immigration crisis by simply giving human life its due. It’s wise and empathetic and worth a watch. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Jan 19, 2021

There is a gentleness, both to Allyn’s performance and to the film overall, that draws the audience in. The movie’s path is as predictable as Jackson’s, but it’s beautifully shot and the idea is a good one — reversing the typical border-crosser-on-the-run idea. That doesn’t forgive all of its shortcomings, but it comes close. Read full review

Stephen Farber

Jan 19, 2021

The movie probably runs on a little too long considering the lack of complexity in the script, but it achieves moments of pathos that speak eloquently to our present mood of discord, tempered with a tentative hope of reconciliation. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Jan 19, 2021

Rather than let No Man’s Land solely focus on white Americans’ need to open their eyes to the vitriol they spew and hate they foster, the script asks their victims to shoulder the responsibility of their own oppression. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Jan 22, 2021

For a movie that’s about a character on the run, No Man’s Land meanders and takes its time in a way that feels in conflict with the narrative. Read full review

Matthew Monagle

Jan 22, 2021

If Roger Ebert was right and cinema is a machine that generates empathy, then for all its uneven steps, No Man’s Land may worm its way into the hearts of Americans who see Mexico as a supporting character (or worse) in our grand narrative. For the rest of us, it’s a film whose reach exceeds its grasp. Read full review

Ed Gonzalez

Jan 18, 2021

No Man’s Land mostly suggests a performance of allyship on the filmmakers’ part. Read full review

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SamPan5

Jan 28, 2021

Watched this movie with my family the other night. It’s beautifully shot and acted — and its story about a young man’s journey to understanding his long-held misconceptions and recognizing the humanity in the “other” feels particularly important right now. Much more than an action movie

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maggiemarie23

Jan 24, 2021

Wow. The critic tug of war on this left me wondering what type of movie this would be..but honestly, it was awesome! Intense, fun, dramatic. It had me on the edge of my chair. Loved it and highly recommend!

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KenR

Dec 29, 2021

This thoughtful film could have been a minor modern epic if it had been given a stronger script. As is, it holds interest until some poorly developed story details begin to become too obvious. It’s also photographically patchy, with cheap handheld shots bringing down the better-constructedThis thoughtful film could have been a minor modern epic if it had been given a stronger script. As is, it holds interest until some poorly developed story details begin to become too obvious. It’s also photographically patchy, with cheap handheld shots bringing down the better-constructed sequences. Some distracting editing in the first half won’t help it gain the attention the overall story is straining for – a pity because the whole thing has very good intentions as we follow a young man’s attempts to redeem himself for an accidental killing. Performances are sincere with the casting generally convincing, it’s just the weak moments in the script that let it down. Music is well used throughout including a couple of interesting songs and the outdoor locations standing in for the Tex-Mex border add impact – those who don’t feel the need to analyze their entertainment won’t mind the flaws, others may be let down.… Expand

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