I had never heard of this movie but caught it On Demand on cable. The late James Coburn was absolutely brilliant in this film. I am sure this may not be an NRA favorite, but you cannot watch this film without feeling how much impact and how much of a scar a few seconds of human error can cause when a trigger is pulled. The "message" of this film is as loud and clear as the retort of a gunshot. This is truly a powerful film, yet it was made in such a seemingly understated way.
The entire "journey" that Martin Tillman(Coburn) makes in this film completely absorbed me right through to him staring into the camera at the end of the film.
If you ever get the chance to see this film, do it. Don't expect to feel good when it is over, but do expect to think about it for a while.
I don't think I will ever forget Coburn's response when asked if he believed in God and he says, " I believe in God, but I'm just not sure what to make of him."
There are plenty of other moments in this little film that have stuck with me long after I watched it. That happened to me with a another little film called "Tender Mercies" with Robert Duval made quite a few years ago. Both films do a tremendous job showing the human struggle to overcome tragedy with dignity and perseverance.
The entire "journey" that Martin Tillman(Coburn) makes in this film completely absorbed me right through to him staring into the camera at the end of the film.
If you ever get the chance to see this film, do it. Don't expect to feel good when it is over, but do expect to think about it for a while.
I don't think I will ever forget Coburn's response when asked if he believed in God and he says, " I believe in God, but I'm just not sure what to make of him."
There are plenty of other moments in this little film that have stuck with me long after I watched it. That happened to me with a another little film called "Tender Mercies" with Robert Duval made quite a few years ago. Both films do a tremendous job showing the human struggle to overcome tragedy with dignity and perseverance.