I tried really hard to enjoy this movie and at times I did. It's my kind of film in fact; small town setting with caper. On a parallel with "Hell or High water" and "Into the ashes" genrewise. But not nearly as compelling. The acting was good but I was hoping for more substance and depth.
I also have a couple of questions about the storyline. 1. How far was the quarry from town exactly? The man left the quarry in a van during daylight hours and arrived in town well after nightfall. Yet the two boys walked to it and from it in what seemed like mere minutes. 2. Why was there even a trial after Valentin confessed? Of course the trial never really got started, but why was it even attempted? 3. Surely a better ending could have been drafted... I mean we're left without even seeing the sheriff's hunches being satisfied. The cuff link in the lavratory, the wanted poster missing from the bulletin board, Is Valentin dead after attacking the man?
I could go on but I won't. Maybe someone can figure these out for me.
I also have a couple of questions about the storyline. 1. How far was the quarry from town exactly? The man left the quarry in a van during daylight hours and arrived in town well after nightfall. Yet the two boys walked to it and from it in what seemed like mere minutes. 2. Why was there even a trial after Valentin confessed? Of course the trial never really got started, but why was it even attempted? 3. Surely a better ending could have been drafted... I mean we're left without even seeing the sheriff's hunches being satisfied. The cuff link in the lavratory, the wanted poster missing from the bulletin board, Is Valentin dead after attacking the man?
I could go on but I won't. Maybe someone can figure these out for me.