Old Henry

A mediocre film might be excused somewhat by the merit of some ambition, but the problem with "Old Henry" is that there isn't enough of that, either.

As it stands, there's a healthy amount to admire and for some it may be enough to scratch a certain itch. But much of Old Henry feels a lot like its protagonist: worn-out, weathered, and old.

Playing an isolated farmer who finds a fugitive, the character actor Tim Blake Nelson delivers world-weary greatness.

A very simple and ingeniously crafted cowboy yarn.

Blake Nelson, one of our finest actors, gives Henry's mysterious inner life physical expression.

Tim Blake Nelson ... has the most convincingly exhausted and forlorn hangdog expression in contemporary cinema.

Tim Blake Nelson shines in Old Henry, a riveting, slow-burning western that pays homage to the great classics from the past while also reviving the genre.

Old Henry is a magnificent Western packed with cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

Built with the patience of a goldsmith, the story is dry, as economical as his characters, and direct: a tough nut to crack for eager viewers. [Full review in Spanish]

The plot is minimal but it evolves in various dimensions: due to the place each character has within it, the film's mythical setting, and the connection it has with the memory of a Western. [Full review in Spanish]