Heathens and Thieves

I had the opportunity to sit down here in 2021 to watch the 2012 Western "Heathens and Thieves". Sure, I hadn't even heard about it prior to watching it. But I found the synopsis to be somewhat interesting. And since it was a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I found the time to watch it.

And I must admit that writer John Douglas Sinclair definitely managed to compile a rather interesting and riveting storyline. The story told in "Heathens and Thieves" was one that instantly grabbed a hold of me and brought me along on an enjoyable and entertaining ride.

The story progressed at a great pace in the movie, and that definitely served the movie quite well. And also, the storyline was one that wasn't overly predictable and writer John Douglas Sinclair had managed to put enough surprises and twists into the storyline to make it rather unique and enjoyable.

And the characters that were placed into the storyline were very rich and detailed. So that made for a very believable character gallery, which is something that is always a great thing in a movie.

It should be said that the cast they had opted to hire for this 2012 Western were quite good. There were some pretty sound and solid acting performances throughout the movie. I have to say that I really enjoyed watching Andrew Simpson (playing Saul) and Gwendoline Yeo (playing Kun Hua) in the movie. But it was also good entertainment to have Don Swayze (playing Sherman) in this 2012 Western as well.

I was genuinely entertained by directors Megan Peterson and John Douglas Sinclair's 2012 Western movie. And should you have the opportunity to sit down to watch it, you should definitely do so.

My rating of "Heathens and Thieves" land on a six out of ten stars.

I felt this was an excellent movie. The sets and locations were authentic and conveyed the sense of the timing of the movie. The photography was particularly creative. The story touched on several issues, race,honor, loyalty, corruption, the aftermath of the civil war, without being overpowering. The characters had depth and sincerity, especially the female lead. Some of their background was conveyed in a very subtle, but effective manner. The setting in California was an interesting wrinkle, but the movie still had the feel of a "western". It makes us think of the evolution of America. All in all a good modern take on the western genre.

Well, well, well, what do we have here? It's a Western, drama, thriller, action, mystery all in one! With compelling characters, I might add. As well as very good performances.

Andrew Simpson stars as Saul, the film's hero. He was such a delight to watch, with his gentle eyes and equally gentle, soothing voice. It was a pleasure watching and listening to him. Don Swayze was also very good as the main antagonist.

We've seen a myriad of films about thieves - or otherwise - looking for gold. This is not your typical cliched film, though. It was mysterious and very unpredictable. The mystery intensified as the story unfolded, until you had no idea who to believe or trust. It also became more and more intriguing as the film progressed. It just got better and better towards the end.

'Heathens and Thieves' was a pleasant surprise and a film I thoroughly enjoyed. The film also has a very nice, thrilling finale. I'm so happy with the way the film ended!! I loved this.

Great western, absolutely keeps you wondering whats next. Acting is superb by all. Charcter portrail is genuine and all are beliveable. Cinematography is good. A lot of twists and turns for a western and it keeps you wondering and trying to anticipate the next move. Unpredictable and all characters have flaws that were not anticipated. Fun to watch and end is not a longed for thing.

This is one of those movies that makes you want to go back and watch it again and again. There are so many twists and subtleties, you make new connections every time you see it! The viewer is kept guessing up until the end, and it's often hard to tell who is on which side. The production quality is fantastic, especially for an independent film. It is also one of the more historically accurate films in its genre. The music is all original and quite fitting; it complements every scene perfectly. You can tell that everyone involved really put their hearts into this production. If you're like me and you love movies that leave you thinking, "Wow, I never expected that!" then you will love this movie.