Mattie
A story of life, love, and gold mining. Lonesome Dove meets Gold Fever in this two hour western. Trouble brings out the truth.
A story of life, love, and gold mining. Lonesome Dove meets Gold Fever in this two hour western. Trouble brings out the truth.
Kaylee DeFer
Mattie Springer
Ric Maddox
Jacob Fulton
Ryan Doom
Zeb Fulton
Danielle Demski
Clara Roberts
Tony Yeatropoulos
Lockett
Lou Pimber
Chuy
Diana Hull
Townsperson
A story of life, love, and gold mining. Lonesome Dove meets Gold Fever in this two hour western. Trouble brings out the truth.
_**Good locations, decent yarn, nice spirituality, but subpar filmmaking**_ In the desert wilderness of the Southwest wilderness in 1902, a grieving young woman (Kaylee DeFer) marries a miner (Ryan Doom) who’s curiously never home while his humble younger brother (Ric Maddox) takes care of the homestead, which includes her younger brother and sister. How can a family function with the husband perpetually roaming elsewhere? “Renegade” (2011), originally called “Massie,” is an Independent Western drama with fine Arizona locations, a worthy story, welcome biblical spirituality, a few worthy actors and a decent score, but it’s unfortunately hampered by amateurish filmmaking, including dubious acting by several peripherals, which is obvious right out of the gate. I’m perfectly able to overlook a film’s lack of resources and even skill if the story is commendable and the actors give it their best. The micro-budget "Border Shootout" (1990) is a good example. But the filmmaking in this one is so subpar my mind kept wandering. Thankfully, I was able to acclimate enough to appreciate the Southwest locations, the music, the semi-overt biblical elements and, by the last act, the story (which, admittedly, is predictable, yet heartwarming). This is fine as a student project for the director & Co. to learn from and could be appreciated by their families & friends for input and growth. But, as a viewing experience for the general public, it isn’t worthy. As pointed out, it’s not all bad, the director & team just needed more finances, improved skills or both for an effective product. The film runs 1 hour, 29 minutes and was shot at Gammon’s Gulch Movie Set, Arizona, which is about 25 miles east of Tucson. GRADE: D+
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