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Dead Mans Burden
2013
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13
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3.8
Yet Jacobs isnt exactly a paragon of virtue himself, having just returned home as (1) a deserter from (2) the Union Army. (
Av Club
1.5
Yet Jacobs isnt exactly a paragon of virtue himself, having just returned home as (1) a deserter from (2) the Union Army. (
Av Club
3.8
Such minimalism imbues Dead Mans Burden with a haunting atmosphere, but Moshs script cant always sustain it.
Indie Wire
4.5
A slow burning oater thats not gun shy when it matters, Dead Mans Burden reps an impressive first feature from producer turned helmer Jared Moshe.
Variety
3.8
Because I dont do it for fame, I dont even care about being famous actually.
4.5
Though it sometimes wears its influences a tad too openly, Dead Mans Burden is still an atmospheric and emotionally satisfying indie western that coul ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Studied camera placement and movement adhere to genre conventions without obtrusive imitation and gunfight sequences are well coordinated, observing t ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.7
And when it spills, it doesnt so much restore order as lend Dead Mans Burden a brutal symmetry.
Paste Magazine
2.0
Despite visual nods to dozens of classic Westerns, the film cannot break through with its own vision.
Ny Daily News
4.5
A refreshing respite from filmmakers who believe the only low budget option is to stay firmly ensconced in their own milieu.
Village Voice
3.1
The movie offers a convincing look at the sort of irreparable damage the Civil War did to families, but too often it feels like self conscious role pl ..
News Day
1.5
Oddly lifeless, despite the clearly devoted efforts of the cast and crew: Its admirable without being particularly engaging, so respectful of its cine ..
Film Journal International ..
3.5
Dead Mans Burden doesnt live up to that classic (nor does any other Western).
Az Central
3.8
Dead Mans Burden is worth the watch for its sheer beauty, but its also a slow burner of Western tragedy that hails many new talents to keep an eye on.
Blogs Indie Wire
1.5
While it doesnt reach the height of exuberance seen in many of the films it invokes, Dead Mans Burden is an intriguing effort, and one that gives us a ..
Ion Cinema
4.5
Suspecting that something isnt quite right, Wade gets more suspicious after visiting his dads old poker buddy and best friend, Three Penny Hank, and d ..
3.5
Ponderous but lovely, simple but elegant, it should appeal to fans of Westerns.
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