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5.5/10 • 43

2021-09-031h 30m

CrimeDramaThriller

Decades after covering up his classmate’s murder, Michael has moved on from his reservation and fractured past. When a man who shares his violent secret seeks vengeance, Michael goes to great lengths to protect his new life with his wife and boss from the demons of his past.

Directors
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.
Writters
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.
Editors
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr., Ed Yonaitis

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  1. Michael Greyeyes

    Michael Greyeyes

    Michael/Makwa

  2. Chaske Spencer

    Chaske Spencer

    Teddo

  3. Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth

    Greta

  4. Phoenix Wilson

    Phoenix Wilson

    Young Makwa

  5. Julian Gopal

    Julian Gopal

    Young Teddo

  6. Lisa Cromarty

    Lisa Cromarty

    Cammy

  7. Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jerry

  8. Elisha Pratt

    Elisha Pratt

    Darren

  9. Scott Haze

    Scott Haze

    Father Daniels

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Manuel São Bento

Jan 30, 2021

6/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Being this an Indigenous film and a feature directorial debut for Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr., I really didn’t know what to expect. Maybe that’s why I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. Wild Indian takes a tragic, dark moment in an early phase of two characters’ lives and follows an unconventional path to demonstrate how surprising someone’s future can be, especially considering the younger-self personality. Everyone changes parts of themselves throughout life, even more during childhood and teenage years. Despite the overall slow pacing - slower than what I believe to be necessary - an efficient “twist” instantly raises the level of interest in the main narrative, which takes a while to overcome the fundamental yet formulaic character build-up. Then, Michael Greyeyes and Chaske Spencer bring their A-game, delivering engaging performances that kept me invested in the story. Greyeyes might portray the protagonist and have more screentime, but Spencer steals the spotlight with an emotionally devastating display. A solid debut from a writer-director to put an eye on during the next year, but I can’t escape my main issue with the central character. Even though I fully understand the commentary that Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. successfully transmits to the viewers about so many important matters, I couldn’t connect with the protagonist, much on the contrary. It’s a frustrating feeling to have, but I find Greyeyes’ character extremely unlikeable not only due to his actions in the past but mainly his attitude in the present. In addition to this, Jesse Eisenberg’s casting choice feels out-of-place and weird, to say the least. Beautifully shot by Eli Born. Wild Indian is a strong feature directorial debut from Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr., who I recommend following closely for the next few years. Boasting a compelling narrative, Michael Greyeyes and Chaske Spencer take the viewers through a dark, emotional journey of understanding that life isn’t always fair and that making amends only works for people who can actually feel guilt or remorse. Both actors offer notable performances, but it’s Spencer who really impacts me at an emotional level, elevating the only character I truly cared about. On the other hand, the protagonist is an incredibly unlikeable person who tries his hardest to forget the tragic past through deplorable actions. Jesse Eisenberg sadly sticks out like a sore thumb. The short runtime partially compensates for the slow pacing, but overall I still had a good time. Rating: B

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$20,000,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
native americannative american reservation