Blood for Dust review a gutsy, state of the nation shoot-em-up lands in Coen bros territory
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The movie shoulders the heavy burden of noir by portraying a flawed protagonist, Cliff, whose descent into moral ambiguity reflects a broader critique of American values and capitalism.
Scoot McNairy's portrayal of Cliff, a salesman entangled in despair and deception, encapsulates the existential dread of contemporary society as he navigates crime and personal loss.
Director Rod Blackhurst immerses viewers in a bleak landscape, where the quest for profit and survival leads to a tragic comedy of errors, embodying noir's archetypal themes.
The film navigates themes of hope and betrayal through Cliff's character, who rationalizes his questionable choices driven by the fractured American dream and personal pain.
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