'The Salvation' turned out to be much better than I was expecting. This is an old-school revenge Western with modern elements that has the feeling of a big budget production. Everything from the acting to the cinematography feels top level and very polished. Mads Mikkelsen is convincing in the lead and Eva Green gives a compelling performance as the silent Madelaine.
The plot is interesting enough to hold your attention throughout and the relatively short running length makes for a welcome change, especially for this genre. Many Westerns are unnecessarily padded out and can become quite boring, but 'The Salvation' gets on with telling the story and every scene has meaning. It has action, tension, and violence in abundance. An impressive film all round.
The plot is interesting enough to hold your attention throughout and the relatively short running length makes for a welcome change, especially for this genre. Many Westerns are unnecessarily padded out and can become quite boring, but 'The Salvation' gets on with telling the story and every scene has meaning. It has action, tension, and violence in abundance. An impressive film all round.