The Bad Shepherd

This movie started out really well. And then the story got more and more ludicrous. If you're a hunter, outdoorsman or know anything about firearms, you'll have a good laugh. They are using WW2 era rifles. Clearly from the bargain bin in the prop shop. The director seems more concerned with having fashionable haircuts and clothing than being anywhere close to what hunters wear. And the tired cliche coonskin hat? Seriously?? The 1920s era bear trap? What is this - Looney Tunes? The only redeeming value of this film is the scenery. For urbanites. I'm still trying to understand the thought process of the writer. Shame on the producers for doing zero research on hunting.

'The Bad Shepherd' takes a well-trodden path in the thriller genre, presenting a premise most of us have seen before, i.e. A group of friends are thrust into a moral dilemma and their unity crumbles as tensions rise, before deadly results ensue. While this setup doesn't break new ground, the film delivers a decent enough experience for fans of the genre.

It's a simple tale - a group of mates think they've accidentally run over a woman, but, before they can phone an ambulance, they discover she has a bag full of money on her - guess what... they think better of calling 911 straight away!

What sets 'The Bad Shepherd' apart is that it at least makes viewers question their own moral compass. Each dilemma the characters face feels grounded in reality, forcing us to ponder what we'd do in that situation? Even if the cast lacks any big names, the performances are perfect for what they need to be and the actors bring a sense of authenticity to their roles, which helps elevate the average script.

However, the ending may leave some viewers thinking that it belongs to a different movie, deviating from the grounded tone established earlier. I didn't mind it spinning to something - in my opinion - completely different, some may feel a little cheated by the 'reveal.'

In the end, 'The Bad Shepherd' is a solid enough thriller that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't need to - it's a worthwhile watch.

I disagree with the 3/10 reviewers comments. I liked that the inciting incident happened almost Immediately. I thought this movie was interesting. I had interruptions while watching it but I kept coming back to it because I wanted to see how things unfolded. And I also liked that the characters weren't entirely coloured in. It added to the suspense. I thought the plot was somewhat predictable but I enjoyed the twist at the end, which I had not seen coming. I thought the acting was very solid and believable. One of the actors is my friend's son, which made it even more fun to watch. And because I watch a wide variety of movies, I think my opinion is valid. I have many other movies to compare it to.

This movie starts off great. It is very suspenseful. I started it on the edge of my seat and through most of it, but the ending really was disappointing to the point I feel like I wasted my time today watching it. I do not recommend this movie. I recommend you save your time. I am definitely hitting dislike on netflix. Because I do not want to watch films like this anymore. The character that plays the man going after his evert property it's frustrating because you don't know who he is. He could be from the mob. He could be an undercover cop. You just don't know and I feel like that should be a part of the movie knowing who that man is.

I enjoyed it. It's very watchable and morally interesting. Kind of a "what would you do?" scenario.

No spoilers here. It's a bit far fetched but what movie isn't really. It has good back stories that help to form the present story of 4 "friends" that go on a hunting trip and suddenly find themselves in a situation. I like how the movie immediately starts with no boring introduction. It gets right into it so it pulls you in from the start. Yeah, there are some goofs...one guys hair changes 3 times in the final scene for no reason. Oh, speaking of that, each character has a haircut right out of GQ magazine and beards...lots of beards.

There is a twist at the end which ties the whole movie together bringing it not only full circle but even back to before the circle.

It's only an hour and a half without much useless filler. Ignore the 1 star reviews. My 7 star was a bit generous but I enjoyed watching it.