Montana Story

Introduces an element of finality to the American West...part of a new wave of films that herald the death of the Western.

An intimate story of tragedy and reconnection that is no less riveting than the terrain where it transpires.

This is a reflective, sensitive feature in which the stunning cinematography of stark Montana landscapes compliment the mood and further the accomplishments of the thoughtful performances and story.

The film constitutes a breakthrough for Teague and confirms the promise that Richardson showed in “Five Feet Apart” and “Edge of Seventeen” — a powerhouse in the making.

A very heavy family drama. Ultimately it is very uplifting, which is what I like most about it.

Richardson and Teague, meanwhile, are magnetic...Their story is personal, yes. But their performances make it universal, and make “Montana Story” a story worth telling.

Rather than relegating its traumatized characters to a boring arc of unending pain, Montana Story sets the stage for what’s ultimately more interesting: renewal, redemption, and moving on in health.

Montana Story had very strong performances, instinctual story telling, and very rich emotions when it comes to the subject matter on trauma and guilt. This is very well crafted script and lends itself to this very surprisingly open ended narrative

A well-worth-seeing domestic drama&#59; more backstory than story, beautifully shot with a pleasant sense of place, sensitively acted and directed.

It feels at times as though the script is being purposefully indirect to pad out the film’s almost-two-hour runtime and give more space for gorgeous scenery. That’s not altogether a bad thing, as the leads give lovely performances.