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IMDB: Seraphim Falls

Basic Plot: A modern western in which one man hunts down another over an incident in their past.

Outburst: It was fun to watch two great actors display their skills, but as the settings get starker, the characters they run into become more surreal. Rather than focusing on the final conflict, at the end I was left wondering “what in blazes is that lady doing out there on the mud flats?” The second watching was better, once I realized this is also an allegory for a man descending into hell.

/DVD — If you love Liam Neeson or Pierce Brosnan, you will like this film. Lovers of new westerns and religious tales will not be disappointed either.

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IMDB: One Man’s Hero

Basic Plot: It’s a retelling of the San Patricios story, about a group of Irish immigrants who deserted to Mexico during the Mexican-American War, after encountering prejudice in the U.S. Army.

Outburst: Purists will detest this movie as it is historically very inaccurate. You can’t call it “based on true events” so much as “inspired by true events”. The acting won’t leave you breathless and the budget-less fight scenes may leave you bored. Despite this and overall bad ratings, I still feel this is an important movie to watch. It touches on themes that are relevant to America today, such as how we deal with immigrants, minority groups, religious affiliations, and war between culturally different societies.

 (2 of 3 stars) – Those interested in political policies, minority groups, immigration or social activism should see it.