Wild Indian

Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: September 3, 2021

5.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Ratings

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bertobellamySep 4, 2021

Good performances from both leads, but the ambiguity around Makwa is confusing. I like that the Native American director explores unusual places in terms of representation; however, I think that his speech falls short. The 'American Psycho'Good performances from both leads, but the ambiguity around Makwa is confusing. I like that the Native American director explores unusual places in terms of representation; however, I think that his speech falls short. The 'American Psycho' approach is kind of interesting, but it feels like the story is trying to excuse Makwa à la 'Joker.'… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 19, 2022

As thrillers go, this slowburning tale of a pair of adolescent Native American cousins from troubled backgrounds who get caught up in a dangerous situation has its moments at the film's outset but it drops the ball when their adult selvesAs thrillers go, this slowburning tale of a pair of adolescent Native American cousins from troubled backgrounds who get caught up in a dangerous situation has its moments at the film's outset but it drops the ball when their adult selves eventually seek to come to grips with their past. Given the picture's thoroughly unlikeable protagonist, needlessly slow pacing, inexplicable plot developments and soliloquies containing observations that seem to lose something in translation, this alleged mystery/crime saga never quite comes together in an engaging or satisfying way. The fine supporting performances of Chaske Spencer and Phoenix Wilson help to prop up this offering, but the stilted portrayal of Michael Greeneyes and the wasted casting of Jesse Eisenberg and Kate Bosworth present a decidedly mixed bag on the acting front. Director Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.'s debut feature could use some definite spit and polish on a variety of fronts, especially in light of its overall attempts at saying something meaningful but not really saying much of anything at all. Indeed, how this one managed to garner four Independent Spirit Award nominations is perhaps the film's biggest mystery of all.… Expand

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livinmediocreNov 17, 2021

WILD INDIAN is a film about the different paths that arise for people after experiencing traumatic events in their childhood.

I really loved the concept, but ultimately I feel like it falls a bit flat. It starts very strong, but I thinkWILD INDIAN is a film about the different paths that arise for people after experiencing traumatic events in their childhood.

I really loved the concept, but ultimately I feel like it falls a bit flat. It starts very strong, but I think otherwise fails as a character study, and I didn’t really feel anything for Makwa, any sort of relief or regret of what he did. He shows that of course, but again, did I feel it? Not really. Ted-o I think was a really interesting character that I wish we could have dived more into. I would have loved to see maybe more of his downfall.

The story references and tries to mirror the story of Cain and Abel, which I think is a really interesting way to take a story like this, and I like that side of the film a lot. It’s just focused on so little unfortunately and is quickly forgotten, similar to the flashback images at the start and end of the film.

Overall, I think the cinematography by Eli Born is beautiful, as well as the dark brooding score by Gavin Brivik. There’s so much here that you can like, but I think there’s also reasons why not to. But really I think the most distracting/disappointing part was Jesse Eisenberg. I love Jesse, don’t get me wrong. I think he’s great in everything I’ve seen him in. But the presence of him being in a total of like 3 minutes of the film, seems like a bit of a miscast.

The director and writer, Lyle Corbine, seems that he has a lot going for him and he should definitely have your sights on him for the future. Can’t wait to see what else he’s able to work on and accomplish!… Expand

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