Returning to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest, waitress Lillian soon finds herself being tormented by a former cop turned crime lord prompting her to enlist the aid of a local ex-logger.
Anthony Hopkins (Lester), Julia Stiles (Lillian), Ray Liotta (Blackway), Alexander Ludwig (Nate), Lochlyn Munro (Murdoch), Hal Holbrook (Whizzer), Dale Wilson (Sheriff Wingate), John Tierney (Coop), Blenn Beck (D.B.).
Blackway begins by jumping straight to the main plot after which we get some character introductions and a taste of the history. As things evolve the film finds some depth and adds a bit of action, helping the plot move along at a better pace. The remainder of the film focuses on suspense, though most of us will easily see the conclusion well in advance. The story finally wraps up about as expected, with a Happy Ever After ending that leaves quite a few questions unanswered.
Acting was good with Hopkins delivering well as always. Thankfully they didn't try and make him an action hero in this one. Stiles was solid throughout. Liotta was good though his role was surprisingly small. Ludwig did very well with solid delivery adding good depth to the film. The remainder of the supporting cast was good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds had a solid, authentic feel. Action scenes were pretty good and fit the film. Dialogue was nicely done with good depth and fit. Sound and soundtrack were mild but good.
Blackway doesn't add much to the genre, nor does it hold any big surprises. Those who enjoy a solid thriller or mild-action flick should enjoy this one.
With violence, gore, foul language, and some sexuality, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 1.16.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Thriller, Crime Thriller, Crime Action, Crime Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Anthony Hopkins (Lester), Julia Stiles (Lillian), Ray Liotta (Blackway), Alexander Ludwig (Nate), Lochlyn Munro (Murdoch), Hal Holbrook (Whizzer), Dale Wilson (Sheriff Wingate), John Tierney (Coop), Blenn Beck (D.B.).
Blackway begins by jumping straight to the main plot after which we get some character introductions and a taste of the history. As things evolve the film finds some depth and adds a bit of action, helping the plot move along at a better pace. The remainder of the film focuses on suspense, though most of us will easily see the conclusion well in advance. The story finally wraps up about as expected, with a Happy Ever After ending that leaves quite a few questions unanswered.
Acting was good with Hopkins delivering well as always. Thankfully they didn't try and make him an action hero in this one. Stiles was solid throughout. Liotta was good though his role was surprisingly small. Ludwig did very well with solid delivery adding good depth to the film. The remainder of the supporting cast was good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds had a solid, authentic feel. Action scenes were pretty good and fit the film. Dialogue was nicely done with good depth and fit. Sound and soundtrack were mild but good.
Blackway doesn't add much to the genre, nor does it hold any big surprises. Those who enjoy a solid thriller or mild-action flick should enjoy this one.
With violence, gore, foul language, and some sexuality, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 1.16.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Thriller, Crime Thriller, Crime Action, Crime Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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