Western

Movie Ranked #630 | 2017 - Drama
German construction workers building a dam near a Bulgarian village interact with the locals, and soon the troubles arise both with the locals and among themselves.A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote site in the Bulgarian countryside. The foreign land awakens the men's sense of adventure, but they are also confronted with their own prejudice and mistrust due to the language barrier and cultural differences. The stage is quickly set for a showdown when men begin to compete for recognition and favor from the local villagers.
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Best two reviews:
1) The Film Stage - As Grisebach never allows her film to reach a canter, her tight thematic rein remains a deep aesthetic pleasure. (Rating: 91) Read Full Review >
2) Variety - Without advertising itself as such, Western could be viewed as a wry reflection of the European Union’s sometimes fractious present-day state — though much of its character conflict hinges on a more universal fear of the other. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
4) Slant Magazine - The absence of anything traditionally "painterly" reflects an ambivalent attitude toward the kind of capitalistic pro-growth machinations on display in the film. (Rating: 75) Read Full Review >
5) The Hollywood Reporter - Western is a naturalistic, almost documentary-like feature that slowly builds. (Rating: 70) Read Full Review >
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