The Unholy Trinity
Nick Fury recruiting James Bond isn't what I had in mind for the MCU Multiverse in 2025
- Billy Joe
Let’s focus on areas where it hit the mark-
Action, Cast, and Plot are the trinity that highlight the best elements of this film.
1.5/1.5
1.5/1.5
1.5/1.5
Numerous quality gunfights including both chaotic large scale showdowns and tense one on one standoffs feel right out of the classic western playbook and don't try to get too fancy or go off the beaten path of a long proven method. That's right folks..we've got men hanging from the gallows, saloon fights, battles in the sandy hills of the
Numerous quality gunfights including both chaotic large scale showdowns and tense one on one standoffs feel right out of the classic western playbook and don't try to get too fancy or go off the beaten path of a long proven method. That's right folks..we've got men hanging from the gallows, saloon fights, battles in the sandy hills of the outskirts of town, confrontations on main street, and most important of all...a great mustache.
1/1.5
1.5/1.5
1.5/1.5
I never knew just how badly the world needed Samuel Jackson to be Samuel Jackson in a western movie until now. Sam shows up to work in the way only he can, and predictably provides several of the movies best moments and most quotable lines. Take nothing away from Pierce Brosnan either, his performance as the stoic yet caring and understan
I never knew just how badly the world needed Samuel Jackson to be Samuel Jackson in a western movie until now. Sam shows up to work in the way only he can, and predictably provides several of the movies best moments and most quotable lines. Take nothing away from Pierce Brosnan either, his performance as the stoic yet caring and understanding sheriff of Trinity feels like a perfect fit. Deduction of .5 due to the weak lead of Henry as well as some of the supporting cast.
1/1.5
1.5/1.5
1/1.5
Especially given the genre's previous popularity and abundance of options, it is considerably difficult to find a storyline that not only hasn't been done, but also fits the needs of a narrative that works in the western genre. The Unholy Trinity does well enough to reveal just enough of it's hand at any given moment to make sure you sens
Especially given the genre's previous popularity and abundance of options, it is considerably difficult to find a storyline that not only hasn't been done, but also fits the needs of a narrative that works in the western genre. The Unholy Trinity does well enough to reveal just enough of it's hand at any given moment to make sure you sense something is in the air, but never enough to allow you to predict what it is. While there is a deduction for the pacing issues which occur midway through the film, it maintains a firm 1 due to being worth sticking around for the final showdown and payoff to the story.
Now let’s take a look at where it went wrong
Cinematography leaves room for improvement as many scenes lack next level camera work.
0/1.5
The movie misses opportunities to make something out of nothing and add drama to fill the emptier moments, or even help spotlight it's finer moments. A good camera angle in a simple scene like riding a horse into town can turn a basic scene into an iconic moment that keeps all us common folk coming back to the watering hole for more. It a
The movie misses opportunities to make something out of nothing and add drama to fill the emptier moments, or even help spotlight it's finer moments. A good camera angle in a simple scene like riding a horse into town can turn a basic scene into an iconic moment that keeps all us common folk coming back to the watering hole for more. It also lacks the appearance factor, everything comes across as a bit too polished and clean to make you feel like you're truly in the moment. Often times I felt like the lead looked like he just got back from a visit to the mall to peruse the latest offerings at Hollister. Perhaps it was the lens used, perhaps the post production budget prevented implementation of some tone shifts and fancier techniques to turn back the hands of time, but something just makes this feel a bit too modern to earn a place at the table of the great westerns.
3.5/5
Make no mistake- The Unholy Trinity is good enough to be a positive addition to the western genre in 2025, but hopefully it isn't a sign of the standard for entries going forward. Dedicated western fans should be satisfied, but note that the more hardcore cowboys and lifelong gunslingers in the crowd may wind up seeking a bit more and come away feeling like they got served watered down whiskey at the saloon, especially by the weaker lead in a world where we normally see stronger characters take the charge. Still, The Unholy Trinity has enough in the barrel to appeal to casual fans, but may come up short when tasked to inspire newcomers to do a deep dive into the genre. This cowboy enjoyed his stay in the town of Trinity well enough that it felt worth the time, and plans to watch again when it comes to streaming.
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