Hell Or High Water - Digital HD [4K UHD]

I wasn't sure about this movie when I saw the trailer, I honestly thought Chris Pine was going to be out of his depth trying to play a down on his luck bank robbing West Texas boy. Glad to see I was wrong.The story is well done and gripping. I usually don't like rooting for the bad guys in movies but I found myself understanding Toby's motivation as the story progressed. Generations of his family kept in desolate poverty due to the predatory nature of the banks they had to deal with. And all he wanted to do is give his sons a better chance than he or his parents ever had. In the end, you find yourself conflicted because a part of you is happy he succeeded in his plan to save the ranch and pass it on to his boys and the other part is angry at the means in which it was accomplished. Not many movies can do that to me.The entire cast was incredible. Jeff Bridges shines as a long in the tooth Tesas Ranger facing imminent retirement. Gil Birmingham was perfect as the long suffering partner of Bridges. In fact, I found something to like about each character and not just the main ones. Outstanding performances from so many people makes this movie an absolute pleasure to watch and it is definitely one that is going in my library to be watched again and again.

Finally a movie that is character driven in a movie that is amazing. I had heard good things about HELL OR HIGH WATER. From the description, the story seemed routine. We've seen it so many times before. Bank robbers (this time two brothers) seek revenge on the bank that has done them wrong as two dedicated law enforcement agents track them down. Somehow HELL OR HIGH WATER makes this story fresh and adds a new angle to it with a touch of humanity.Toby Howard (Chris Pine) and Tanner Howard (Ben Foster) are brothers seeking a form of revenge against the bank that is about to foreclosure on their family farm. Toby is the handsome "good" brother and Tanner is the wild one who has spent time in jail for robbery. They are only robbing branches of the bank that did them wrong and only for the amount they need to save their farm. Sort of modern day Robin Hoods with a twist. Tanner has a dangerous and wicked side that can only lead to trouble.Marcus Hamilton (Jeff Bridges) and Alberto Parker (Gil Birmingham) are Texas Rangers working to catch the robbers and end the crime spree. Hamilton shows his deep fondness and respect for his partner in the only way he knows how--with racist comments on Parkers Mexican and Native American heritage. Birmingham plays Parker as stoic and quiet. He stone faced reaction to Hamilton's slurs tell a story in itself. He's a remarkable character in an already remarkable film.The setting is stark and dismal and it's part of the story. The actors are just perfect for their roles. Pine proves that he can act and is more than a pretty face. I'm not familiar with Foster's work but I see a very talented actor here who deserves a lot of attention. Bridges has found the perfect role here and he proves that he only gets better with age. Birmingham is a fresh face and a major talent.There are a lot of movie clichés in this film. Toby's marriage has fallen apart and he is estranged from his son. Hamilton is on his last mission before retirement. Tanner is the violent wild card who shows up in every bank robber story. The odd thing is it all works and seems so incredibly new. It's a story of contrasts and who we actually want to see succeed in the end. There is a humanity and believability to this story that is so hard to find. Here is a super high recommend to a stunningly realistic drama.

Excellent

What does a Texas Ranger, a couple of desperate brothers and a small town Texas bank have in common?You'll find out when you go see Hell or High Water. A Texas tale as fancy asan old 10-gallon hat and a Texas twang. I'm not making fun of Texas, but this terrific movie has the charm and southern hospitality of a shot of sipping whiskey poured out of an old pair of cowboy boots.Is there any better character actor this side of Tommy Lee Jones than JeffBridges? Seriously, is there? Go and see this movie just because he's in it, you will not be disappointed. Hell, you could almost feel the Texas heat of the day coming off the screen. And Jeff Bridges is a true American treasure on the big screen, like fine wine he gets better with age, and perfectly cast as Marcus Hamilton; a retiring old school Texas Ranger working his last case - these 2 brothers who carefully and smartly rob small town banks, in order to save their family farm.This film is not just about a pair of bank robbers, this is about family, all kinds of family. It's about law and order and the plight of"just folk." It is life and about attitude the size of........you know, TEXAS. It is No Country for Old Men, meets The Bank Job with a good heaping portion of Firefly. Chris Pine commands the screen as the younger brother, both he and Bridges just ooze silent, cowboy testosterone. " Hell or HighWater is a Texas yarn told around a campfire, after eating yer grub and tossing back a few. And just like Firefly, there are a few characters inthere adding to the spiked stew. This film was indeed a treat guys. A man's film, guns and ammo, manhunt and good old fashion sheriff vs.Jesse James cat & mouse - right up to the very end. But don't worry ladies, there's something there for you to hang your hat on.Hell, all you gun-toting and film-loving fools will get a kick out of this film. Rich with both very little dialogue and genuine flavorful quotes; it is a modern-day western but with cars instead of horses. Shot on the dusty backroads and one-stop-light towns of West Texas; wonderfully paced like an old Waylon Jennings country tune - the Highwayman with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.