I guess acting is called acting for a reason but when Brits and Australians are acting as rednecks thugs it's almost laughable. The script is completely over the top and unbelievable and unfortunately the 2 hours you waste on this movie will never be returned to you. For the love of god is it too much to ask for an original story from Hollywood rather than the same old stories being regurgitated? I realize that the IQ level of the target audience for this movie is not very high blood lately the U. S. movie makers have been churning out nothing but diarrhea in terms of storytelling as well as acting.
34 Reviews
A ONCE in a lifetime movie
andymac-og26 February 2024
ONCE in a lifetime means I will only watch this movie ONCE in my lifetime. If I could take it back a couple of hours that number would be nonce in a lifetime.
All previous great respect for Andie MacDowell instantly destroyed.
The plot we have seen endlessly The characters (bad guys) were so over the top it seemed like every single one of them was on the high end of the psycho scale, with their tendancies for torture and their delight in the process.
They even throw in the compulsory gum chewing moron.
As we see again and again... a decent storyline ruined by delusions of grandeur from the director(s) It had promise to be a good movie... a bit of subtlety, a bit of realism, a whole lot less manure.
All previous great respect for Andie MacDowell instantly destroyed.
The plot we have seen endlessly The characters (bad guys) were so over the top it seemed like every single one of them was on the high end of the psycho scale, with their tendancies for torture and their delight in the process.
They even throw in the compulsory gum chewing moron.
As we see again and again... a decent storyline ruined by delusions of grandeur from the director(s) It had promise to be a good movie... a bit of subtlety, a bit of realism, a whole lot less manure.
Oh, Orlando... WHY!!
deon-2424 February 2024
It is one thing to have a very good cast of stars (Bloom, McDowel,Dillahunt) to attracts viewers to your movie. It is another challenge to have a sensible, workable and engaging script that the viewer can follow with intent and delight. It is yet another aspect to have a production, directing and editing crew that ensures an engaging element to the viewing experience
Sadly, in this case, only the first aspect is present - great cast, thus the question : "Oh, Orlando... WHY!" It is heartbreaking to see such talent wasted on this triviality only for the crew to say "we had Mr Bloom in our movie!". Shame on you
It was with painful admission that I could not continue my viewing past the hour mark. It was that unhinged, uninteresting and quite simply BORING. With better directing (and editing) this movie could well have been a great 7.5. It is not about the story (we have seen this too many times) but the senselessness of wasted screen time where just nothing happens.... or the opposite to what humans normally do to be of assistance to family
As for that... if you want Mr Dillahunt to go through bottles of hard tac, then at least GIVE him some real stuff so that he can actually BE drunk and not sometimes appear quite sober after a few shots
It took me a few days to go back to see the second half.... I could not stay for the end.... Perhaps Mr Bloom's agents were a bit over eager to sign him up for this one. I am sure there are much better offers out there who would be able to work with this talented actor
Final statement : rather go watch Sesame Street with your popcorn.
Sadly, in this case, only the first aspect is present - great cast, thus the question : "Oh, Orlando... WHY!" It is heartbreaking to see such talent wasted on this triviality only for the crew to say "we had Mr Bloom in our movie!". Shame on you
It was with painful admission that I could not continue my viewing past the hour mark. It was that unhinged, uninteresting and quite simply BORING. With better directing (and editing) this movie could well have been a great 7.5. It is not about the story (we have seen this too many times) but the senselessness of wasted screen time where just nothing happens.... or the opposite to what humans normally do to be of assistance to family
As for that... if you want Mr Dillahunt to go through bottles of hard tac, then at least GIVE him some real stuff so that he can actually BE drunk and not sometimes appear quite sober after a few shots
It took me a few days to go back to see the second half.... I could not stay for the end.... Perhaps Mr Bloom's agents were a bit over eager to sign him up for this one. I am sure there are much better offers out there who would be able to work with this talented actor
Final statement : rather go watch Sesame Street with your popcorn.
It's a B-movie all right, but one that tries to take itself seriously and that is a big mistake.
imseeg29 February 2024
Starring Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Carribean) and Andie MacDowell (once such a beautiful and fine actress). With these 2 renowned names I was really curious if this movie could be worth a watch.
The bad: these 2 actors have had their finest days way behind them. Orlando Bloom doesnt impress at all as a red neck character. He even comes across a bit silly with his FAKE southern accent which doesnt suit him at all.
Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) and lots of similar romantic comedies, was such a lovely fine actress back in the nineties. Unfortunately her once so pretty face looks like it was misfigured by a third degree burn accident now and while that misfugered face does suit her character, which is a vicious b8*!h, she still does look quite silly and laughable, which is the opposite effect that was desired. The other supporting actors are really only ever seen in terrible B-movies.
The worst thing about this cheaply produced B-movie is that it tries to take itself seriously, because it wants to be a hardhitting serious drama/thriller and it fails at achieving that completely.
To be avoided, especially for the fans of Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell. Such a shame that these 2 once wonderful actors lower themselves to these kind of B-movies...
The bad: these 2 actors have had their finest days way behind them. Orlando Bloom doesnt impress at all as a red neck character. He even comes across a bit silly with his FAKE southern accent which doesnt suit him at all.
Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) and lots of similar romantic comedies, was such a lovely fine actress back in the nineties. Unfortunately her once so pretty face looks like it was misfigured by a third degree burn accident now and while that misfugered face does suit her character, which is a vicious b8*!h, she still does look quite silly and laughable, which is the opposite effect that was desired. The other supporting actors are really only ever seen in terrible B-movies.
The worst thing about this cheaply produced B-movie is that it tries to take itself seriously, because it wants to be a hardhitting serious drama/thriller and it fails at achieving that completely.
To be avoided, especially for the fans of Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell. Such a shame that these 2 once wonderful actors lower themselves to these kind of B-movies...
a surprising backwoods crime thriller
ferguson-622 February 2024
Greetings again from the darkness. Regardless of how attractive the real estate prices seem, it's usually best to avoid small rural towns controlled by a violent crime boss nicknamed Big Cat. Especially when she doesn't hesitate to make an example of those who cross her, and she 'owns' the local Sheriff and runs drugs throughout the area. Even those who break away from her organization are likely to get dragged back in, 'do this or else' style, if Big Cat wants them back. It's a self-perpetuating cesspool of control and being controlled.
The SMALL TOWN CRIME (2018) directing team of brothers Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms re-team to direct this surprisingly engaging backwoods crime thriller, with a screenplay from Jonathan Easley (his first). What's surprising about this is most movies of this genre are pretty simple and easy to predict. In this one, there are certainly some familiar tropes, but the depth of characters and the against-type performance by Orlando Bloom make this one quite a bit of fun. Also going against-type here is Andie MacDowell as Big Cat. It's her darkest role yet, and she seems to embrace the evil.
Mr. Bloom stars as Cash, a greasy, tatted, ripped dude with a Kentucky accent who is diligently working to keep his life on a good path. His past includes a beloved sister who passed away, severe alcoholism, and a life of crime while working as Big Cat's henchman. His life motto is "God-Family-Survival", and he's dedicated to his struggling brother-in-law, Finney (Scott Haze) and whip smart ninth grade niece, Savannah (newcomer Chapel Oaks). When Cash discovers that Finney has mortgaged the family farm to Big Cat, he quickly realizes he must cut a deal with his former boss to save what's left of his family. As Michael Corleone says, "they pull me back in." Big Cat values Cash's cool head under pressure - especially as compared to her other redneck lackeys. Her one misjudgment is in underestimating Cash after she has attacked his family. This leads to a blaze of violence and one crazy shootout on the grounds of Big Cat's estate. Supporting work is provided here by the always excellent Garrett Dillahunt (here as a rehabilitated preacher), Brian Geraghty as the Sheriff, Mo McRae as the good-intentioned Deputy, and Daniel David Stewart as Big Cat's ponytailed corrupt banker son. Johnny Derango adds some quality cinematography to this surprisingly intricate and well-developed crime thriller.
Magnolia Pictures will release the film in theaters and on VOD February 23, 2024.
The SMALL TOWN CRIME (2018) directing team of brothers Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms re-team to direct this surprisingly engaging backwoods crime thriller, with a screenplay from Jonathan Easley (his first). What's surprising about this is most movies of this genre are pretty simple and easy to predict. In this one, there are certainly some familiar tropes, but the depth of characters and the against-type performance by Orlando Bloom make this one quite a bit of fun. Also going against-type here is Andie MacDowell as Big Cat. It's her darkest role yet, and she seems to embrace the evil.
Mr. Bloom stars as Cash, a greasy, tatted, ripped dude with a Kentucky accent who is diligently working to keep his life on a good path. His past includes a beloved sister who passed away, severe alcoholism, and a life of crime while working as Big Cat's henchman. His life motto is "God-Family-Survival", and he's dedicated to his struggling brother-in-law, Finney (Scott Haze) and whip smart ninth grade niece, Savannah (newcomer Chapel Oaks). When Cash discovers that Finney has mortgaged the family farm to Big Cat, he quickly realizes he must cut a deal with his former boss to save what's left of his family. As Michael Corleone says, "they pull me back in." Big Cat values Cash's cool head under pressure - especially as compared to her other redneck lackeys. Her one misjudgment is in underestimating Cash after she has attacked his family. This leads to a blaze of violence and one crazy shootout on the grounds of Big Cat's estate. Supporting work is provided here by the always excellent Garrett Dillahunt (here as a rehabilitated preacher), Brian Geraghty as the Sheriff, Mo McRae as the good-intentioned Deputy, and Daniel David Stewart as Big Cat's ponytailed corrupt banker son. Johnny Derango adds some quality cinematography to this surprisingly intricate and well-developed crime thriller.
Magnolia Pictures will release the film in theaters and on VOD February 23, 2024.
very predictable and super boring
tohmsono26 February 2024
Had to watch golf on youtube while i watched this flick in order to keep myself entertained. Story development is soo, ho so predictable, it is insulting. Who wrote this? Some 12 year old who is not yet aware that there are thousands of movies with almost exact same plot? Can they not bring a bunch of semi-inteligent folk to sit at a table, maul over the script and say how worn out this storyline is before they go into production? I just feel like we are being let down buy some of the big name actors like Orlando who for some reason (money, obviously) decide to allow themselves to get involved with such high-school projects. Just a disgrace.
Above average performance for Bloom with strong supporting roles
starryvertigo24 February 2024
Red Right Hand is a suspense/crime/thriller which takes place in rural Kentucky and focuses on the decay of the rural American family due to an inability to scrape a decent living. The most ironic name goes to the main character, Cash (played by Orlando Bloom
with a strong performance and a better Southern accent than I could hope to conjure) and his brother Wilder (Garret Dillahunt). Without deviating from the well tread formula that films like this normally take, it adds a few twists now and then.
First, there is the strong performance by the antagonist Big Cat (played by Andie MacDowell (who usually plays in comedies but nonetheless proves her mettle here in a villainous role). She quickly shows that she means business, and yet there is an unspecified history between Big Cat and Cash.
Another strong role is the daughter (played by newcomer Chapel Oaks) who convincingly shows her wisdom beyond that of the two men raising her throughout the film. She gives a strong sense of female independence and like nearly everyone in the film, knows a thing or two about guns.
Speaking of guns, Obama famously complained that rural America clung to its bibles and guns. That's true here too but I would add two more to the list (at least according to this movie): big rigs and farm animals.
Overall, it's an enjoyable story but not one you haven't seen before with a few exceptions.
7/10.
First, there is the strong performance by the antagonist Big Cat (played by Andie MacDowell (who usually plays in comedies but nonetheless proves her mettle here in a villainous role). She quickly shows that she means business, and yet there is an unspecified history between Big Cat and Cash.
Another strong role is the daughter (played by newcomer Chapel Oaks) who convincingly shows her wisdom beyond that of the two men raising her throughout the film. She gives a strong sense of female independence and like nearly everyone in the film, knows a thing or two about guns.
Speaking of guns, Obama famously complained that rural America clung to its bibles and guns. That's true here too but I would add two more to the list (at least according to this movie): big rigs and farm animals.
Overall, it's an enjoyable story but not one you haven't seen before with a few exceptions.
7/10.
Gritty, but not satisfying
ginocox-206-33696825 February 2024
Red Right Hand (2024) is a gritty, violent, somewhat depressing film with enough understated woke elements to distract and leave audiences wondering how much better it could have been.
The film seems almost schizophrenic in attempting realism in a genre that naturally gravitates toward right wing elements. Two graphic scenes depict brutal interrogations, but conducted by the villains. The chief villain is played by a woman with an army of male henchmen and a kinky boytoy. The one good cop on a corrupt force is a black guy. There is a lot of storm-trooper style gunplay and other violence, but much of it is off-camera. A scene involving violence toward a female is handled so obliquely as to leave the audience wondering what, if anything, happened. A young girl is taught to use a rifle and a knife, but the hero often finds himself without a gun or without bullets.
Orlando Bloom is excellent playing a backwoodsman with a lot of conflicts. He delivers a highly credible, nuanced performance. Garret Dillahunt also delivers a very credible performance as the preacher/sidekick. Andie MacDowell plays the antagonist in an over-the-top two-dimensional comic-book mode. None of the male characters seem to have any current romantic partners, although one spends a lot of time pining over his dead wife. What passes as the B-story love angle is the platonic relationship between Cash (Bloom) and his niece, which occupies a lot of screen time without managing to be particularly interesting.
Production values are adequate. Scenery and costumes seem authentic. Overall, the movie is watchable, but not truly satisfying. It's too timid for action fans, but perhaps too gritty for drama fans. The lack of any romantic angles leaves the characters seeming incomplete.
The film seems almost schizophrenic in attempting realism in a genre that naturally gravitates toward right wing elements. Two graphic scenes depict brutal interrogations, but conducted by the villains. The chief villain is played by a woman with an army of male henchmen and a kinky boytoy. The one good cop on a corrupt force is a black guy. There is a lot of storm-trooper style gunplay and other violence, but much of it is off-camera. A scene involving violence toward a female is handled so obliquely as to leave the audience wondering what, if anything, happened. A young girl is taught to use a rifle and a knife, but the hero often finds himself without a gun or without bullets.
Orlando Bloom is excellent playing a backwoodsman with a lot of conflicts. He delivers a highly credible, nuanced performance. Garret Dillahunt also delivers a very credible performance as the preacher/sidekick. Andie MacDowell plays the antagonist in an over-the-top two-dimensional comic-book mode. None of the male characters seem to have any current romantic partners, although one spends a lot of time pining over his dead wife. What passes as the B-story love angle is the platonic relationship between Cash (Bloom) and his niece, which occupies a lot of screen time without managing to be particularly interesting.
Production values are adequate. Scenery and costumes seem authentic. Overall, the movie is watchable, but not truly satisfying. It's too timid for action fans, but perhaps too gritty for drama fans. The lack of any romantic angles leaves the characters seeming incomplete.
"Today's Lesson is on divine vengeance" (dialog)
A_Different_Drummer23 February 2024
The last significant piece of dialog in this oddball production comes from Garret Dillahunt's character, a backwoods preacher, "Today's lesson is on divine vengeance." By this point in the story, of course, Dillahunt is recovering from a number of bullet wounds taken earlier, when he and Bloom had to settle a score with a family of backwoods hoodlums led by matriarch Andie MacDowell. At this point, if the viewer is still engaged in the story -- which is by no means certain -- the thought pops into your head that maybe the film would have made more sense if that sermon had been given right off the top? Maybe. Maybe not. What is certain, however, is that, in an era defined by its focus on eco-science and saving-the-planet, this production represents a huge eco-waste of talent. Bloom is one of the last remaining, legit, action heroes in the biz, and Dillahunt has never given a bad performance in his career. Even former supermodel MacDowell does a great job creating a character which, unfortunately, no one will care about, or even remember, as the closing credits roll. Bloom, Dillahunt, MacDowell. Oh what a movie COULD HAVE been made with such a cast! ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
Career End - The movie
kuner-5902924 February 2024
It feels like every week another trashy crime thriller shot in Georgia is released. They all have more or less the same story. Washed up actor plays "Trauma man", a middle aged man with a violent past attempting to be a family man. He doesn't speak much, gruffly grunting badly written lines in a cliché raspy mumble. His violent past catches up to him, he agrees to do one more crime job, but eventually has to do the right thing and take out his former boss when they threaten his family.
Now Legolas has joined the ranks of Kevin Dillon and other 90s actors doing this kind of dreck for a paycheck. Seeing Andie McDowell in this role was a surprise, and it's clear she has no idea how to play a role like this. Her scenes are laughably bad, which is both her fault and that of the screenwriter.
As usual for these films, the color grading is awful, the pace is slow and a generic ambient score makes it feel even slower. And they put a country music song over the end credits.
The accents are all over the place. Why do they keep hiring Brits and Aussies to play southern rednecks?
Every now and then one of these films does turn out to be okay (Mob Land was legitimately fantastic), and this one objectively isn't the worst of them. It's watchable if you're very bored, and there are some decent moments.
But damn is it boring. The writers should hang their heads in shame. Even for derivative tax break dreck the dialogues here are extremely poorly written: ChatGPT could have written a better script.
Now Legolas has joined the ranks of Kevin Dillon and other 90s actors doing this kind of dreck for a paycheck. Seeing Andie McDowell in this role was a surprise, and it's clear she has no idea how to play a role like this. Her scenes are laughably bad, which is both her fault and that of the screenwriter.
As usual for these films, the color grading is awful, the pace is slow and a generic ambient score makes it feel even slower. And they put a country music song over the end credits.
The accents are all over the place. Why do they keep hiring Brits and Aussies to play southern rednecks?
Every now and then one of these films does turn out to be okay (Mob Land was legitimately fantastic), and this one objectively isn't the worst of them. It's watchable if you're very bored, and there are some decent moments.
But damn is it boring. The writers should hang their heads in shame. Even for derivative tax break dreck the dialogues here are extremely poorly written: ChatGPT could have written a better script.
Decent action/drama
lenny9625 February 2024
I do not get the bad reviews. It's really just a decent film with good acting by Orlando. Nothing Oscar worthy story wise but decent enough seriously. If you don't know what to watch and want to be entertained for a good 2 hours just give it a go.
I really can't say it has anything about it I dislike except the performance of some actors. The action is realistic and not too much but not too little. Like I wrote before, you won't be blown away by this moving piciture but it is a good time passer and I found myself not skipping anything like with so many other productions lacking production value these days.
I really can't say it has anything about it I dislike except the performance of some actors. The action is realistic and not too much but not too little. Like I wrote before, you won't be blown away by this moving piciture but it is a good time passer and I found myself not skipping anything like with so many other productions lacking production value these days.
Violent
celt00729 February 2024
Very violent and gritty like used grease from under a 1970's lawn tractor that was used to run over ground hogs.
Acting is really good and Bloom did a great job playing a tuff red neck .
My problem was with it the violence was over the top a bit and the story was superseded by this.
I feel less violence and concentrate on the story and directing of the story .
I think I will watch again to give it a second chance maybe I messed something .( hard not too with all the violence ).
Violence 10 out of 10 Acting 7 out of 10 Story 5 out of 10 Watch ability 5 out of 10 Direction 6 out of 10 Cinematography 6 out of 10.
Acting is really good and Bloom did a great job playing a tuff red neck .
My problem was with it the violence was over the top a bit and the story was superseded by this.
I feel less violence and concentrate on the story and directing of the story .
I think I will watch again to give it a second chance maybe I messed something .( hard not too with all the violence ).
Violence 10 out of 10 Acting 7 out of 10 Story 5 out of 10 Watch ability 5 out of 10 Direction 6 out of 10 Cinematography 6 out of 10.
Wrong genre
ropelawshiel23 February 2024
Now, this is a fun, suspension-of-disbelief type film. It is so ludicrous, but I feel it only because of its setting and period. If this had been a modern take on a Spaghetti Western, I think people would take it as such and forgive its stupidity. In my imagination, I watched it as a Western; it seems to be a good story spoiled because of its setting. In the last year, there has been a shortage of good Westerns. Many cheap budget stinkers have been made, but little stands out. It has a good cast going full in and lots of blood, action, and shootouts. If you watch this as a Western (assuming you like them), you will get some satisfaction. It seems to be a recent trend of making modern set westerns in the present.
Mediocre with a disappointing ending
scottkolflat24 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I was excited to see this movie. Orlando Bloom and the guy who plays his brother have great chemistry and I enjoyed how they stuck together through thick and thin. And I thought the girl who plays his niece did a great job acting. Overall, pretty much everyone did a great job acting. It's shot well too. The production quality is great. I was enjoying the movie up until the third act, where I feel this movie really fell apart. It seemed like such a missed opportunity to get some satisfying, and revenge style death scenes when Orlando Bloom's character has to finally deal with Andie MacDowell's character. The final shootout everyone suddenly got Storm Trooper aim and none of the death scenes were satisfying. It all just felt off, like the director wasn't sure what the movie was or how to end it. Everyone just felt like they were flailing wildly and shooting at the wind hoping to get lucky enough to hit something and just when you think Orlando is going to bite the dust his daughter appears out of nowhere and saves the day. Then were met a short diatribe by the pastor and a final shot of Orlando Bloom and his niece and the movie ends. I think I understand what the directors and writer was going for, but I just don't think they executed it well. In the end, I just felt disappointed. I don't think this movie is a waste of time, but I do think that you'll forget about it after a few hours.
Solid performance, dialogue was not bad
tim_d311 March 2024
I thought it was actually not too bad. I was surprised that the dialogue was that good. There are a few surprises which I could not predict and I really enjoyed the redneck theme.
Bloom - you have to give it to him, what a solid performance. He puts so much effort into this role and it shows.
The music was surprisingly good.
What was lame was the end part. It felt a bit low budget. There are not many locations in the movie.
The violence was also pretty decent.
I would say someone really put thought and effort into writing and making these characters and it has to be commended.
Well done.
Bloom - you have to give it to him, what a solid performance. He puts so much effort into this role and it shows.
The music was surprisingly good.
What was lame was the end part. It felt a bit low budget. There are not many locations in the movie.
The violence was also pretty decent.
I would say someone really put thought and effort into writing and making these characters and it has to be commended.
Well done.
Abysmally ridiculous, cartoonish, gratuitous & pointless actioner
danieljfarthing29 February 2024
When co-directors Ian & Eshom Nelms write their own films they're good, like "Fatman" or the excellent "Small Town Crime". They're not so good when a co-writer's involved, like "Waffle Street". And when someone else writes what they direct, as debutant Jonathan Easley did with abysmal actioner "Red Right Hand", it is DIRE. Thanks to his sister's idiot drunk widow Scott Haze, reformed rural hood Orlando Bloom falls back under the debt of local crime-lord Andie MacDowell... and ridiculous, cartoonish, gratuitous, pointless garbage ensues (involving the likes of Garret Dillahunt & Haze's teen daughter Chapel Oaks). Why did The Nelms' take SUCH a backwards step?
Enjoyed this 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
novakid-7290826 February 2024
From the outset the film takes us to the world of Cash (Bloom) and its no slips with his southern American accent. He's a man with a history and the film provides us with clues with being overtly explicit. The film makers trust the audience and we in turn trust them. They present us with 4 characters to find our affinity with: Cash, his late sister's husband, Savanah his niece and the preacher. Andie McDowell's turn as the enemy is many years and miles from four weddings and a funeral. She seems at home, Big Cat is the antagonist and she has a big crew and drug operation underway.
Cash made it out of her operation once but his brother-in-law's debt draws him back in only to be unable to let himself go down such an evil road.
This is a good thriller and an exploration of values. Bloom doesn't need to play the Statham card. What I mean is, Bloom inhabits and provides pathos and character with these roles. An actor who takes us on an emotional journey.
The script is sparse and the story could've fleshed out some personality and perspectives of the Sheriff, the gang and townsfolk.
I would like to see Bloom given better material than this, but he is by no means weak.
I enjoyed this and yet it had all the components of a better film. Still significantly above average.
Cash made it out of her operation once but his brother-in-law's debt draws him back in only to be unable to let himself go down such an evil road.
This is a good thriller and an exploration of values. Bloom doesn't need to play the Statham card. What I mean is, Bloom inhabits and provides pathos and character with these roles. An actor who takes us on an emotional journey.
The script is sparse and the story could've fleshed out some personality and perspectives of the Sheriff, the gang and townsfolk.
I would like to see Bloom given better material than this, but he is by no means weak.
I enjoyed this and yet it had all the components of a better film. Still significantly above average.
Is this the end of Orlando and big cat Andie?
frank-liesenborgs25 February 2024
Did I just witness the career ending performances of Orlando Bloom (Cash) and Andie MacDowell (Big Cat)? And what a ludicrous name, Big Cat? An engaging narrative with rising tension, stakes, and a satisfying resolution: NO. Originality and Character development: NON-existant! Cinematography? The only good part was one sentence of Garret Dillahunt (Wilder) during his ceremony in the church: Today's Lesson is on divine vengeance. Normally very ridiculous but that is the one thing standing out in a positive way. Still surprised to see the awful acting of the two main characters (Bloom and MacDowell). Did they comlpetely missed the bal here? Don´t understand how they can even appear in this movie. Wish them all the best for the future and hope this did not end their careers. Think again before you go and watch this flick. In my opinion, barely a 3/10 rating.
Turned off after 5 minutes
darth-moose7226 February 2024
Thought this could be a good movie as I like action and Orlando bloom can be good. I watched up until he started speaking.
Imagine woody harrelson combined with Mathew mahonachy and then mumble.
Orlando makes the Southern American accent worse than what it already is.
If they had people speaking English then this could have been a good movie maybe?
I couldn't make it past 5 minutes as I couldn't understand what they were saying.
If you are from anywhere else in the world besides Alabama then don't bother with this movie.
Don't bother reading any further as this is just to get the minimum characters.
Imagine woody harrelson combined with Mathew mahonachy and then mumble.
Orlando makes the Southern American accent worse than what it already is.
If they had people speaking English then this could have been a good movie maybe?
I couldn't make it past 5 minutes as I couldn't understand what they were saying.
If you are from anywhere else in the world besides Alabama then don't bother with this movie.
Don't bother reading any further as this is just to get the minimum characters.
Slow burn character piece w/ 70's gore
tesslang25 February 2024
My husband and I absolutely loved it. Great story. I would describe it as a slow burn character piece with 70's gore & violence. The movie is shot beautifully with strong acting performances. Many of the cast surprised me with incredible performances in roles I haven't seen from them before: Garret Dillahunt & Orlando Bloom were outstanding! My hubs & I give the movie a 10/10. I feel like a lot of movies lately lack depth to the storyline or motivations, and this film finally gave me story & substance! I enjoyed the action scenes, but was glad there were breaks between them. I loved the authenticity, grit, and action in this movie and look forward to watching it again and again.
Disappointed
leu_gia24 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
First of all i love Orlando bloom thats why i saw this film.. secondly the script was quite good so in the beginning its interesting to watch..third and last the action time was very bad especially when a young girl involve in this and start to take action..i mean come on guys then was transporter after john wick then extraction if you want people to enjoy a film you have to do something as better as those and the main character (Orlando) didn't do a thing as bad ass..sad to say i love actions films enjoy to watch fights and gun time but on this one i wanted to leave the theatre when i realised is not gonna give any more.
For God for family & survival...!!!
PANDIAN12062129 April 2024
Wanting a violent drama that has disturbing action and vengeance between a backwoods family and a backwoods drug kingpin, then this movie is for those...
Orlando bloom is well spoken and on point saves the movie from dull screenplay... Why the hell director chose Andy Mcdowell, she is ain't suited for this kind of role feels too cringy & laughable...The gratuitous gore was too hard to get past...
Despite the church sermon preaching divine vengeance the movie seals about earthly vengeance...A place where crime rules all & good people have nothing to do other than violence that even a teenage girl are taught to use guns...
Overall Red Right Hand attempts to be something more. Sometimes it reaches its goals, but overall it finds itself closer to convention...
Orlando bloom is well spoken and on point saves the movie from dull screenplay... Why the hell director chose Andy Mcdowell, she is ain't suited for this kind of role feels too cringy & laughable...The gratuitous gore was too hard to get past...
Despite the church sermon preaching divine vengeance the movie seals about earthly vengeance...A place where crime rules all & good people have nothing to do other than violence that even a teenage girl are taught to use guns...
Overall Red Right Hand attempts to be something more. Sometimes it reaches its goals, but overall it finds itself closer to convention...
Blooming Hell!
rdharrison-5742320 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Very little character depth, poor script, unconvincing performances all round and a plot that has been done to death.
Andie MacDowell produces a particularly poor performance, although not all the blame could be put at her door. Anyone would struggle with the dialogue.
The plot in a nutshell: The Evil kingpin (MacDowell) has a reformed bad guy (Bloom) over a barrel and now he has to do as he's told in order avoid terrible things happening to his family. However, he later realises the only way to protect his family is to take down the evil kingpin.
It's all very very predictable and not very well executed.
Sorry Orlando.
Andie MacDowell produces a particularly poor performance, although not all the blame could be put at her door. Anyone would struggle with the dialogue.
The plot in a nutshell: The Evil kingpin (MacDowell) has a reformed bad guy (Bloom) over a barrel and now he has to do as he's told in order avoid terrible things happening to his family. However, he later realises the only way to protect his family is to take down the evil kingpin.
It's all very very predictable and not very well executed.
Sorry Orlando.
You hope it gets better....spoiler alert...
nicksalterwin17 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
It doesn't. Good grief this is a borderline parody of a terrible 1970's TV series. It's so bad it's actually funny. Bloom and McDowell are eye widenly my terrible. I would think each actor was begging to be killed off in the story to escape the misery. Unfortunately Orlando bloom is shot about 300 times while shooting the "baddies" 823 times with a handgun and, well I'm sure you can guess. The "hills" should really have taken the writers of the script. On the bright side if this film can get funded any budding film maker should never give up and it can be used as a case study on just how terrible film making can get.
Same Story Different Attempt
TheTruthofItIs16 April 2024
"Red Right Hand" (2/23/24, 110-min, $116k w/w) was released in only 50 US theatres with the smallest of grosses, barely over $100k worldwide! So you best believe the slamming reviews here because it's a poor attempt by a first time writer and a pair of undistinguished directors which make A-listers Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell look like community theatre players. You've seen this plot and its characters a dozen times before, only the actors and setting are different. This is like one of those B-movies you used to rent from Blockbuster when all your first and second choices were already checked out. Such a disappointment, Orlando and Andie should sue to wipe its availability.
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