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Meek's Cutoff (2011)
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
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Overview
Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.
Rated PG | Length 104 minutes
Actors
Michelle Williams | Bruce Greenwood | Will Patton | Zoe Kazan | Paul Dano | Shirley Henderson | Neal Huff | Tommy Nelson | Rod Rondeaux
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2011 | TV | DVD | Rented | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
A pretty sparse tale of what faced pioneers as they made their way West in the 1800s. This isn’t the prettied up version we’re so accustomed to seeing in the Westerns of our youth. Instead, this presents the silence, drudgery, long days and nights, the emptiness and stillness of the Oregon desert; the continuous search for water along the way; and the uncertainty of both guides and pioneers of not only where they were headed, but how they were getting there.
Certainly not a movie for everyone, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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