Six Reasons Why (2008) (V)

Directors:

Jeff Campagna
Matthew Campagna

Writers:

Jeff Campagna (writer)
Matthew Campagna (writer)

Release Date:

15 July 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Western

Tagline:

If You're Not Cheating, You're Not Trying Hard Enough

Plot Keywords:

Brother Brother Relationship | Low Budget Film | Cowboy | Spaghetti | Campagna

Cast

Dan Wooster	...	The Nomad
Mads Koudal	...	The Sherpa
Christopher Harrison	...	The Entrepreneur
Colm Feore	...	The Preacher
Jeff Campagna	...	The Criminal
Matthew Campagna	...	Milton Joyce
Aaron Harrison	...	The Entrepreneurs Father
Romas Stanulis	...	The Zeppelin Scout
Geoff Kolomayz	...	The Barkeeper
Anastasia Tubanos	...	Radio Announcer
Mike Celia	...	Johnny Guitar
Rudy Jahchan	...	Nomad's Father
Casey McKinnon	...	Nomad's Mother
Rosie	...	The Horse

MPAA:

Rated R for some violence and language.

Runtime:

USA:88 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada

Company:

Campagna Brothers Independent Productions

Trivia:

It took the better part of a year to get Colm Feore to sign on to play the role of The Preacher.

Quotes:

The Sherpa: Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color.

Movie Connections:

References C'era una volta il West (1968)

An Old School Western, With A New School Flare

Six Reason's Why is an echo of earlier creations of both Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah, if on a smaller scale. If you like these filmmakers, chances are you will appreciate SRW. If you don't know these filmmakers, its still definitely worth a look for its layered storytelling, and new take on old school westerns.

After viewing the film, I was quite impressed, knowing that this film was shot with a shoe-string budget, didn't really cross my mind while I was watching it. That in itself is a feat. Also working with relatively unknown actors (aside from Feore, who's scenes are short but sweet), one might think that without a lightening pace, interest could fade. It doesn't. In fact it builds throughout the film as each character's pasts and motives come to light. Some are explained more than others, which leaves some questions to be asked, but in a good way, a la the man with no name. The story is told in a Tarantino-esquire, non linear format that leaves the viewer hanging, and the slow build to the inevitable showdown is done with sharp stylized dialogue, splashes of violence and some beautiful eye candy shots.

This film is not for the impatient, but if you stick with it, you will find it rewarding with its post-apocalyptic hinted setting, cryptic storytelling and an outcome that will leave you wanting to know more about the story, after the film ends. A great little indie film. Qudos to the Bros Campagna, looking forward to see what comes next.