A revenge western movie in the Alps. How cool sounds that!? The Dark Valley got finest cinematography, a never old growing story about revenge, rough characters living a rough life in some very remote place in the Alps, beautiful landscapes, on top we get a top production + excellent acting performed by Sam Riley and the whole cast. Thumbs up for this fine and exceptional addition to the genre of western and drama. Watch. Pronto.
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Through a hidden path, a lone rider reaches a little town high up in the Alps. Nobody knows where the stranger comes from, nor what he wants there. But everyone knows that they don't want him to stay.
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A Mesmerizing Revenge Thriller Flick
To begin with, one should emphasize how great the cinematography was in this movie. Filled with the beautiful imagery of the Alps and an isolated town covered in snow along with the unique Western-Alp type of harsh reality, it truly amazes and captivates the viewer by the heart. The plot was smooth and gripping. Sam Riley, with all his western-style cowboy boots and spurs, was absolutely great in the movie, and he did his best at delivering a very solid performance of a very 'cool' stranger. For me he was a bit too cool, his character could surely be more interactive and talkative but nevertheless it was indubitably more than satisfying. He says that not talking to much, owing to the fact that his German is not that perfect, adds to the coolness of his Eastwood type of cowboy. I should say that some of the songs that are chosen for certain parts of the movie made movie look a bit strange for an Western-Alp flick, if such genre exists. Overall it was beautiful and thus definitely worth watching. If you are looking for something unique, just see this movie, you won't be disappointed.
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FREEDOM IS A GIFT NOT EVERYONE LIKES TO RECEIVE
This is a "western" that takes place in the Alps. In the opening scene we see a woman being taken and a man being killed in an unknown village. Later a young American man, who can speak German, rides into a logging village located just below the tree line. He is an unwelcome stranger who simply wants to takes photos. He pays a healthy sum for lodging. He has a picture with him of his mother. His father died while he was young.
Pretty soon you start to piece together events, even before they are explained...i.e. it is not that difficult from the clues. Even though we know may have figured out the mystery, the film still interests us because our stranger (Sam Riley) does not appear to be much of a fighter and is out gunned and out manned. Good film for those who like a western, or toned down action film.
No adult language, sex, or nudity.