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2016
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2.8
But all that produces is a by the numbers spaghetti Western thats kind of slow and uneventfuland the world has no shortage of those.
Av Club
4.0
For the most part, In a Valley of Violence goes out of its way to remain faithful to the best Westerns, but brings enough of Ti Wests distinct voiceas ..
Den Of Geek
2.8
Audiences who are just looking for a bone to chew on might have fun gnawing at this, but others will wonder where all the meat has gone.
Indie Wire
4.0
Poetically, Wests tale of revenge is of a primal simplicity, driven by loss in the name of justice.
We Got This Covered
4.5
But the less said right Suffice to say, this departure from Wests usual run of seriously freaky spook shows is a brilliant piece of work, cordite scen ..
Austin Chronicle
4.5
Violent death is both a terrifying reality and a laugh out loud joke.
Austin Chronicle
4.0
In a Valley of Violence will likely have you laughing out loud, but not because of goofy behavior or clever one liners.
Collider
3.6
Like Kurt Russell in Bone Tomahawk, Travoltas is a reassuring presence, as effortless as it is wearied, the anchor which the films increasingly styliz ..
Paste Magazine
3.8
Watching John Travolta actin material worthy of himis always a pleasure.
Rogerebert
4.0
A Western thats a solidly satisfying offering and a twisted blast.
IGN
4.0
The direction is strong and sure handed and handles the action sequences with the kind of clarity and precision that make the over the top histrionics ..
E Film Critic
5.0
It may be caused by a dog, but rest assured that Abbie is totally worth the fuss.
The Young Folks
4.0
A fair fight leaves Gilly feeling emasculated, and makes way for an unspeakable act of violence that sets in motion one epic revenge quest to which al ..
Ny Daily News
3.5
Its a short, fun little western, and I hope more indie auteurs experiment with this, one of the greatest of film genres.
JoBlo
2.8
And the occasional horror toucheslike the killing of one of the villains in a bathtubfeel, with all the bloodletting, like ill conceived intrusions.No ..
One Guys Opinion
4.2
10 1 9 / 10 While he hasnt exclusively worked in the genre, writer/director Ti West is usually labeled a horror filmmaker, building his reputation wit ..
Blu Ray
3.8
urns the tables on a familiar formula by giving us a hero who is a man, not a myth.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The movie doesnt feel all that original or groundbreaking, but it does look good, has some solid acting, mixing in some nice dark humor for an overall ..
News Review
2.5
In the final 20 minutes, West seems to finally figure out what kind of a movie he wanted to make.
The Wrap
4.0
Though its hard to eventually shake the sense that In a Valley of Violence is merely a conceptual exercise, its nonetheless a relatively entertaining ..
Film Journal
3.0
As the violence escalates, an absurdist dose of humor is added to the mix, injecting the film with a distinctly modern sensibility that is welcome and ..
The Guardian
3.5
And second, in the films best performance, John Travolta appears as the frustrated father of Ransones bad boy.Somewhat unrecognizably sheathed in a gr ..
Ew
4.0
In a Valley of Violence is a wonderful western with that distinct flavor Ti West injects in all of his films, and its definitely one of the finest fil ..
Cinema Crazed
4.5
The film is a fusion and modernization of old genres, with a specific emphasis on the Spaghetti Western, and though not without its own set of flaws, ..
Film Inquiry
4.0
West a superior horror director adapts his skills to the Western genre and comes up with a simple revenge based film, baked in his singular style, wit ..
Common Sense Media
2.5
Its somber, bone dry gruffness crumbles to dust, only to be replaced by adolescent jokiness.The movies ending is little more than a fizzle.
Time
4.4
The film conveys a sense of pastiche unpredictably giving way to a raw and primordially intimate emotional realm.
Slant Magazine
3.5
Ignore the cliches and underdeveloped characters, though, and there are plenty of substitute pleasures.
The New York Times
2.8
Wests latest, In a Valley of Violence, is a revenge western in the vein of subversive genre fare from the likes of Sergio Leone or Sam Peckinpah.Howev ..
The Film Stage
3.5
But with an enjoyable atmosphere, solid performances from Hawke, Travolta, Farmiga, and one gifted canine, In A Valley of Violence ends up a solid ent ..
Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
It isnt long before Paul finds himself in the crosshairs of Gilly (James Ransone), the local bully and son of Dentons philosophical Marshal (John Trav ..
Los Angeles Times
2.5
Walking a fine line between charming lark and smirking goof, Ti Wests In a Valley of Violence is a Western homage that has its heart in the genre, but ..
Variety
4.5
In a Valley of Violence is a familiar and slight tale that overcomes those limitations to deliver fantastic entertainment.
Film School Rejects
3.0
If you enjoy westerns, and enjoy new riffs on the time tested genre, its a good, weird time.
Ner Dist
2.5
Unfortunately, West may not be the writer director to pull it off.
La Weekly
3.0
This shallowness is a disservice to the films many excellent ingredients.
Vanity Fair
2.5
1 of 3 View Caption | Focus World Paul (Ethan Hawke, right), a loner crossing through, is confronted by a marshal (John Travolta), in the Western &q | ..
Sltrib
3.0
Having said all that, one unforgettable, ecstatically cinematic moment between Hawke and Taissa Farmiga shows us what writer director Ti Westwho has h ..
Straight
3.5
Ti Wests In a Valley of Violence is a pulp western steeped in classic archetypes.Its more Quentin Tarantino than Sergio Leone, bloody and brutal with ..
Movie Web
2.0
Theres a hint that West is joking, mostly thanks to the occasional, actual joke and a gallery of stylized performances.But whats the joke
Metro New York
4.0
West settles in to this mythology with high style and discernible affection.
Flavor Wire
3.3
His performance is the film in microcosm, silly and bizarre, but engaging nonetheless.
Under The Radar Mag
3.0
Theres a streak of darkly funny absurdity running through this oddball Western starring Ethan Hawke, John Travolta and canine YouTube star Jumpy, find ..
What So
4.0
This isnt a movie that needs any more plot; the spectacle and characters provide enough substance.
Blog Bullz Eye
3.1
Theres just enough variation on Western cliches to keep it watchable.
Heral
1.9
Anyone who has ever seen a revenge thriller knows where this is going.
Seattle Times
5.0
What hes created with In A Valley of Violence is assured and inventive filmmaking at its very best.
Daily Dead
4.5
The 2016 edition of BAMcinemaFest, the citys premier indie film showcase, begins tomorrow night, Wednesday the 15th, and continues through Sunday the ..
Bk Mag
5.0
In recent years, contemporary filmmakers have on occasion experimented with the genre, sometimes reinventing the traditional themes to better reflect ..
Spokane7
5.0
In a Valley of Violence is just downright entertaining, with all the tropes of a Sergio Leone esque gunslinger flick without being gratuitously explic ..
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