Hell or High Water (2016)

2016 • 102 minutes

About this movie

Texas brothers Toby (Chris Pine), and Tanner (Ben Foster), come together after years divided to rob branches of the bank threatening to foreclose on their family land. For them, the hold-ups are just part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that seemed to have been stolen from under them. Vengeance seems to be theirs, until they find themselves on the radar of Texas Ranger, Marcus (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last grand pursuit on the eve of his retirement, and his half-Comanche partner, Alberto (Gil Birmingham). As the brothers plot a final bank heist to complete their scheme, and with the Rangers on their heels, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the values of the Old and New West murderously collide.

Ratings and reviews

Lots of lovely big sky scenes, and great shots of what must be a beautiful but desperately hard place to live. Great acting from all the male leads, lots of emotion but in a tough texan unspoken way. Good action sequences. Very enjoyable film!

Not bad. It reminded me how soulless large parts of the US is. I suppose that's what a non-American in this case a British director sees. Well acted and the pace isn't too slow.

Had a feeling this would be a good one & wasn't disappointed. Good Storyline, good acting, slow paced at times but added to the authenticity of it. Real and down to earth film.