I get that this may be a bit premature, but could we be witnessing a revival of the Western genre? There have been several smaller independent Westerns that have popped up in recent years and Kevin Costner is set to release his massive two-part Western epic this summer. Now we have “The Dead Don’t Hurt” – a new film that’s directed, written, produced, and composed by Viggo Mortensen. If that wasn’t enough, Mortensen also stars in the film which just released its fantastic first trailer.
Set in the 1860s, Mortensen plays a Danish immigrant named Holger Olsen who falls in loved with a French Canadian woman named Vivienne Le Coudy (played by the always terrific Vicky Krieps). The two start a life together on Holger’s Nevada homestead. But when the headstrong Holger’s convictions drive him to enlist in the Union army, Vivienne is left alone on a frontier dominated by ruthless men. The film also stars Danny Huston, Solly McLeod, Garret Dillahunt, Ray McKinnon, Colin Morgan, W. Earl Brown, and Atlas Green. The trailer offers a tantalizing first look for what is a clear passion project for the 65-year-old Mortensen.
“The Dead Don’t Hurt” gallops into theaters on May 31st. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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Looks harrowing, but it will have to be done.
I’m pretty excited for it. Lots of potential.
I am a big fan of the genre; I will not miss this one.
I just watched Emily Blunt’s The English and it is nothing short than awesome.
I’ve heard great things. And Emily Blunt is a must-see for me.
Honestly, who could resist? I’m so there.
Me too. Really like the look of this. And I really like the casting of Krieps and Mortensen
I saw this trailer last week. Yeah, I want to see this.
Pass
I really don’t care for Westerns as a genre but I do love me some Viggo Mortensen. I’m torn.
LOL. It certainly has a classic Western feel yet Viggo is kinda known for doing interesting things and bucking conventions.
Great review. Honestly, I really don’t care for westerns as a genre. I feel as though westerns have become a relic of a bygone era in Hollywood. That being said, this one does sound interesting. Every now and then, there are certain westerns that I end up enjoying to my surprise. For instance, I love Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained”. If this film is anything like Tarantino’s movie, I might just love it.
I’m generally pretty picky when it comes to Westerns. But I admit, I love a good one. Hopefully this one fits.