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Of course I had heard about this movie prior to watching it. I mean, it was after all the movie that caused quite a ruckus for Alec Baldwin given the situation with a firearm loaded with live rounds.

I have to say that the storyline and narrative was not the most interesting, and it struggled with slow pacing, which made it somewhat of a dull viewing experience to sit through two hours and nineteen minutes of watching it. There was a whole lot of talking throughout the course of the movie and not particularly much in the action department.

The movie does have a good cast ensemble, with the likes of Alec Baldwin, Jake Busey, Frances Fisher, Josh Hopkins, Xander Berkeley, Abraham Benrubi and Travis Fimmel. So you are in rather capable company throughout the course of the movie. The acting performances in the movie were good, which I figure was needless to point out.

"Rust" does look and feel like a proper Western, so thumbs up to the set designers, wardrobe, props, etc. That made it a bit more bearable to sit through the narrative.

This is a movie for diehard fans of the Western genre. I sat down to watch it as a casual viewer and I was struggling to keep having an interest in the sluggish narrative. I will not be returning to watch "Rust" a second time, as I was struggling enough to get through it the first time.

My rating of writer and director Joel Souza's 2024 movie "Rust" lands on a four out of ten stars.

There's not much worse than a road trip film or a western where nothing happens for long long stretches of time. This is one of those "talking by the campfire", Westerns. It's a wagon trail trip movie with an old man and a boy where almost nothing happens along the way. The cinematography, the acting, the and story are fine but the pacing is brutally and painfully slow. Such a shame someone on the film crew had to pass away by accident. There's no reason this movie needed to be made. It's been done better by others like John Wayne, in this genre. Rooster Cogburn comes to mind. Maybe it's worth a watch but drink coffee to keep yourself from nodding off.

I have written an unpublished book about the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza on the New Mexico set of Rust. My book is about how accidents happen, not the movie. I am not a fan of Westerns nor low budget movies but I enjoyed Rust. Joel Souza surprised me with a well written movie, a depth of characters and morality that I did not expect. Wood Helm and Lucas Rust characters were well acted and Alec Baldwin never over shadowed his co-stars in a reserved portrayal of a broken man. I hope everyone pays to see Rust. Any proceeds go to Halyna Hutchins per an end of credits video. Halyna's death was a terrible accident caused by many foreseeable and unforeseeable events. Tragic if people feel it does not honor Ms. Hutchins going to see the movie.

Given its sad production history, more than surprised this was released, plenty of finished projects have never seen the light of day for much less, especially since the end result unfortunately lived down to its title..

Not sure I'd want this film as my final legacy..still you never know it might become a cult classic in a few decades..sadly for all the wrong reasons!

The pacing wasn't as slow as some suggest and by comparison certainly not in 'Killers of The Flower Moon' comatose territory but for such a simple story it could've been a half hour shorter and you wouldn't have noticed.

One wonders if the lead actor will ever pick up a gun again for tv/movie work or if he really thinks he bears no responsibility? Time will tell..

I'm going to judge this movie based on its storytelling, acting, directing, and cinematography - not on what I think of Alec Baldwin as a person or the tragic incident onset.

Story: I think it was fine. It might not be the most compelling of story, but it was good enough for me - meaning it was engaging for the most part. There were some things that didn't make sense to me, but it's not a major gripe.

Acting: I liked everyone is this film. Even the kid(s) were ok. Shout out to Travis Fimmel - I'm glad he's getting better roles since the Viking series - Richard Gunn, and Francis Fisher. I felt that their portrayals were outstanding.

Directing: Also good, IMO. There weren't any fillers or wasted shots, I thought. The actions were quite good, as well - I knew where everyone was at all times and what was happening. As were the dialogues and the quieter moments.

Cinematography: Montana is simply beautiful. I wished there had been more wide vista shots, but it's a quibble. Generally, what we had were good and established well the period and locations.

Overall: 7.5.

Definitely worth the watch. Good acting, good story line, and it was all well done. I didn't find it slow at all. Captured our attention from the start, and the characters all made you sympathize with each of them in one way or another. They were all likeable, too. Would watch it again, and would recommend to anyone.

I get the politics around the release of the film, but this review is about the film, not any particular point of view.

If you don't agree with it being released, then don't watch it. But don't give it a poor rating because you don't agree with something that has nothing to do with the film itself.

There might be a story in this movie somewhere but it's so slow, so long-drawn-out, so pretentious, and so uneventful it's impossible to see.

Hollywood is trying to bore you to death with this snooze-fest of a feature.

It's a vacuum of a movie. It's irritating in how scenes in which nothing happens just linger and linger. So, I switched the garbage off. I didn't even get to see Alec Baldwin in it. It bored me too much before he joined it. I had to switch it off, delete the garbage from my hard drive, and see if there's anything not made by a pretentious, soulless director to watch in its place. It's shamefully slow. I can't imagine how bad the rest of it is. I'll not waste any more time on this horrible movie.

There are 3 groups of people downvoting this movie:

• Political groups that despise Alec Baldwin
• People that think he should have abandoned it because of the death that occured while filing. Or thought Alec was responsible
• Some that maybe weren't expecting an old fashioned western

If you filter out those views, its a solid if imperfect yarn of a western.

We really enjoyed it for what it is - a small(ish) budget old school western that resembles movies from a different era.

The movie is not short on action, but spends a fair amount of time on scenery and character development.

I guess these days that's "too slow" for some.

Whoever thought this was a good idea? First you kill a person on the set, and kind of get a way with it because you're famous. Then you continue making the movie instead of shutting it down forever.

And now we have the result. A movie without any interesting characters, no story and so boring the lights go out. Speaking of lights - it seems like they didn't have any on this movie. Everything is underlit, either by shooting in backlight or turning down the aperture so that everything looks gloomy and dark. Doesn't matter if its inside or outside, it's just brown, blue and dark.

And to add insult to injury, the director think he lives in the 90s and is running a hand cam all over the place, and that makes this underlit and boring abomination even more hard to follow or getting any interest for.

This movie should never have been made. Please don't waste any time or money on this.

Joel Souza's Rust, finally seeing release in 2025 after a tumultuous and tragic production, arrives with a weight of expectation and somber reflection. The film itself, a Western centered on an outlaw grandfather and his estranged grandson on the run, attempts to capture the rugged beauty and inherent dangers of the American frontier. Souza's direction leans into the stark landscapes and the simmering tensions between its characters, aiming for a raw and authentic portrayal of a harsh and unforgiving era. The narrative, while familiar in its Western tropes, seeks to explore themes of family, legacy, and the cyclical nature of violence against the backdrop of a dusty, unforgiving landscape.

Alec Baldwin, in the lead role, delivers a performance that is both weathered and weary, embodying the grizzled outlaw with a palpable sense of history and regret. His portrayal anchors the film, providing a focal point for the unfolding drama and the grandson's coming-of-age journey amidst perilous circumstances. The supporting cast, while perhaps overshadowed by the film's production context, contributes to the authenticity of the setting, populating the frontier with believable and often desperate individuals. The film's visual style emphasizes the natural environment, utilizing wide shots to capture the vastness and isolation of the setting, contrasted with close-ups that highlight the emotional toll on its characters.

However, it's impossible to divorce the viewing experience from the tragic on-set incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. This shadow inevitably hangs over the film, coloring every scene and performance with a layer of unintended poignancy. While Souza bravely returns to complete his vision, the film's artistic merits are constantly juxtaposed with the real-world tragedy that occurred during its making. This creates a complex and often uncomfortable viewing experience, where appreciation for the filmmaking is intertwined with a profound sense of loss and the ethical considerations surrounding its release.

Despite the inherent challenges, Rust as a film showcases moments of genuine cinematic merit. Souza's commitment to telling this particular story of familial bonds and survival in the Old West is evident in the film's pacing and atmosphere. There are sequences that effectively build tension and capture the brutality of the era. The performances, particularly Baldwin's, offer glimpses of the intended emotional depth. Yet, the pervasive awareness of the tragedy remains an undeniable element of the film's reception, shaping its legacy in ways that no artistic critique can fully address.

Ultimately, Rust is a film that exists in a complex space, its narrative achievements forever intertwined with the real-life tragedy that marred its production. While Joel Souza manages to deliver a Western with moments of compelling storytelling and strong performances, the film's release serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of filmmaking. It's a viewing experience that demands not only critical assessment but also a degree of somber reflection on the events that overshadowed its creation.

Not watching this movie would be denying the work/art that Halyna Hutchins created and was her final legacy. I wanted to watch and see what she did as a female cinematographer. I had a feeling she would be very good and she did not disappoint. I like westerns for the scenery and horses. Halyna did many great sky scenes that were beautiful and reminded me of the cinematography in the movie Nomadland which was the first movie to highlight natural sky scenes. The Rust script wasn't bad and I found Harlan Rust's dialogue to be quite witty---many Rust-isms that were decent. There are many movies out recently that are a lot worse---especially the constant horror movies to satiate the younger crowd. This film is not for ADD, immature young people who want to act out during Minecraft or believe in vampires. If you loved Dances With Wolves, Yellowstone--it is like a good episode that won't win any awards but is still worth viewing.

This is a solid western, the story keeps you engaged and invested in the characters and where the story is going to lead them. The acting, costumes, sets, everything was superb. Where this falls short is the story, it keeps you entertained to the end but just falls short of being a classic you'd want to rewatch and discuss. I feel its lacking a twist or a callback to tie the story together, as is, its more a progression of events. Something like if the kids fancy rifle ended up moving through a few hands, perhaps when the bounty hunters fight each other the survivor claims it only to die in the next fight enforcing its 'curse', and then was used in a key moment at the end to save or kill the kid and he gets it back, or some other twist. It doesnt need to be big, just a little spice in an otherwise impressive film.

Although Rust starts off with a slower pace and a few rough edges-some scenes admittedly reveal the film's limited budget-it steadily gains momentum, evolving into a compelling story of family, redemption, and grit. What begins as a modest Western transforms into a character-driven narrative with emotional depth and moral complexity.

Alec Baldwin delivers a surprisingly nuanced performance as the flawed but fascinating deuteragonist. He brings an authenticity to the role that makes his character both detestable and oddly sympathetic, a balance that few actors can pull off so effectively. The film's attention to period detail adds a strong sense of place, immersing viewers in a time when justice and loyalty often came at a high price.

While Rust may face criticism, much of it will likely miss the film's strengths like its cast and the emotionally satisfying arc it ultimately delivers. For fans of the Western genre looking for something a bit off the beaten path, Rust is absolutely worth the watch.

This one's ratings are a victim of politics. That and limited attention spans.

This is a worth watching. Great scenery, fine acting, an engaging and memorable story.

Westerns aren't for everyone. I suppose what is slow to one person is called character building to another. The pacing is fine. Each scene adds a little more and builds momentum.

I don't want to talk about the politics and bad faith reviews, so I'm not. Nor do I think the reviews repeatedly calling it "slow" are fair. It's set in a time when the pace of life was different. When traveling from one place to the next took time, and the people you met along the way might be dangerous.

I can browse through a list of movies to watch and spot plenty of what isn't for me. I almost skipped this one because I assumed it was a bunch of Baldwin nonsense. But it's just fine. Heavier atmosphere, action on the more intense side of things, characters with character.

7.9/10.

I know there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the production of Rust. Despite that, I'm a fan of western films and still wanted to give Rust a chance. I'm glad I did. It's a beautifully shot western with a story that fits well within the historical setting.

The film starts off slowly, more like the older westerns. This is used effectively to portray the harsh environment in which the story takes place. After the second act, the film picks up pace and the action increases. For a modern "action" film, it may not be much, but for a western, there's a fair amount of adventure and action.

Some choices might seem odd, but they still feel realistic within the world and the decisions certain characters would make. Some scenes might feel a bit redundant but are mainly intended as visual metaphors.

My only real criticism would be the editing. It feels less polished compared to the rest of the production. Some transitions are sloppy and feel unnatural. I also found the location title cards a bit childish for such a serious story. It's not a reason to skip the film, but it does make it a less strong movie than it could have been.

Overall, it's a good western that draws a lot of inspiration from the classics. The cinematography is beautiful, and the acting is strong. A solid western with a nostalgic feel.

The story revolves around a 13 year old boy who is fatherless and motherless and who is caring for his younger brother. He accidentally shoots a guy on his property and is scheduled to be hanged. He is saved from the hanging by a man who turns out to be his Grandfather and they travel to Mexico avoiding bounty hunters that are chasing them. Very little in the way of on the edge of your seat action. Most shots are of them riding to get to their destination. Even the scenery is boring. Alec Baldwin's character as the Grandfather is devoid of any layering or depth. Most of the acting is minimal at best. I love a good western but this wasn't it. This movie makes Kevin Costner's Horizon look like a Masterpiece compared to this drivel.

Set in 1882 in the Wyoming Territory, Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott) despite his young age looks after both his younger brother Jacob (Easton Malcolm) and his family homestead after the loss of his mother to fever and his father to suicide. When Lucas accidentally shoots another homesteader with whom he had a feud due to his sons bullying his brother, Lucas is arrested and sentenced by a local jury to be hung by the neck until dead. The night before Lucas' execution, a stranger named Harland Rust (Alec Baldwin) storms the jail and takes Lucas with him and reveals himself to be Lucas' grandfather who has lived his life on the run as an outlaw. As the two travel southward with Harland intent on getting Lucas to safety in Mexico, the two are marked with $1,000 bounty which puts them in the sights of opportunistic bounty hunters including fanatically driven Fenton "Preacher" Lang (Travis Fimmel) and disillusioned U. S. Marshall Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) who following the death of his son to fever has lost his belief in justice.

Rust is a 2024 western film written and directed by Joel Souza from a story written by star and producer Alec Baldwin. The film marks the second time Souza and Baldwin have worked together as Baldwin had actually served as a producer on Souza's previous film Crown Vic which Baldwin had been slated to star in before contractual obligations saw him vacate the role. Eager to work with Souza again, the two collaborated on Souza's screenplay Rust which although initially written as a father/son story was rewritten to being about a grandfather so Baldwin could play the role. Shot as an independent production, Rust became the subject of a real-life tragedy and media storm when a prop gun provided by the film's armorer turned out to be loaded with real ammunition and wounded director Souza and fatally shot director of photography Halyna Hutchins. This incident resulted in renewed discussions about safety on film sets. I really don't want to rehash this as there's been enough of that with those involved as well as the inexcusable vulture like behaviors of cultural parasites who couldn't care less about those affected and only cared about generated hackneyed, regurgitated and insensitive memes to earn points in stupid culture wars while completely uncaring about the actual people whose lives were ended by this tragedy (one can only imagine the indignities Brandon Lee or Vic Morrow would endure had their tragedies happened today). Despite this and the civil and criminal legal fallout that befell the production, Rust resumed shooting due to contractual obligations with proceeds of the film's revenue going to Hutchins' survivors. After a long protracted road to release, Rust is certainly a handsomely produced and well-acted western, but it's also one where it owes a heavy debt to prior films of the genre.

When the film started I have to say that I was intrigued by the premise as it focused on young teenager Lucas taking care of his younger brother Jacob in the wake of their parents' death. Patrick Scott McDermott makes his film debut here having previously done some stage and TV work and he's honestly really good in the role and you buy him trying to be both a caring brother while also trying to serve as a parental figure to his brother Jacob. Honestly the first act is so good and so unique among westerns I honestly kind of wished that it had been more greatly expanded because it feels like it could've been a movie in and of itself but it's basically just used for setup before the actual story takes place later. Once Alec Baldwin's Harland Rust enters the film and rescues Lucas from jail, the movie basically ditches the setup of its opening act and only really circles back to it in the last few minutes. While Baldwin is good in the role of Rust playing an aging and hardened outlaw who now seeks to do one good thing to make up for a life of aimless drifting and violence, it basically leads to a mash-up of Unforgiven by way of News of the World. While the whole "coming of age"/emotional thaw arc they do with Lucas and Harland is decently acted, it does kind of feel clumsily grafted on when the first act established Lucas as someone who had taken on more adult roles before his time out of necessity even if it lead to things like the accidental death the instigated the plot so there's something of a schism between the first and second act that never feels fully resolved.

Intermixed with the scenes of Harland and Lucas are two other plots one involving a fanatical Christian bounty hunter named Fenton "Preacher" Lang played by Vikings alum Travis Fimmel and he's a really solid antagonist who carries himself as a man of faith while also indulging in all manner of sadistic or vile appetites while taking pride in his family history as slave catchers prior to the Civil War and it's a fun performance that calls to mind Robert Mitchum's iconic role as "Preacher" Harry Powell from The Night of the Hunter but he really doesn't show up as a direct threat to Harland and Lucas until the last act so he's massively underutilized as an antagonist. Then we have arguably the third lead in Josh Hopkins' Wood Helm, the burned out U. S. Marshall who's tracking Harland and Lucas and unlike the various other bounty hunters or opportunists the two encounter Helm takes no joy or even pride in his work and just does it because it's the only thing he does have after years of chasing outlaws and losing his son has eroded his will. In theory he's supposed to be something of a mirror to Harland where Harland carries the weight of years of outlaw violence, Wood carries the weight of dispatching justice of the Law with no real sense of pride or accomplishment because nothing ever became better from what he did. While I understand thematically while he's here, as a character in the plot he often feels extraneous and while some of the interactions between him and his posse are engaging, they also create a very staccato rhythm in the flow of the story without much payoff character-wise for him.

Rust is a movie that clearly had grand ambitions, but it's also a story that suffers from being overly familiar and too unfocused and leaves its most promising elements unexplored while favored the more traveled path. It's well-acted and beautifully shot (partially credited to the final work of Hutchins) and assuming you are a fan of westerns there's plenty here to appreciate. In the shadow of a terrible tragedy, Rust emerges as a flawed film with interesting ideas that are placed secondary to familiar tropes.

Rust is nowhere as bad as most people are stating in their reviews. These negative reviews might have been affected by the unfortunate death of Halyna Hutchins, the DoP of Rust.

Alec Baldwin shines in the lead role, much farther from his comic character in 30 Rock, which I loved very much. There's a certain gravitas that he brings to the character of notorious gunman Harland Rust.

The rest of the cast have done a really good job, the story moves along smoothly. The scenic beauty of the wild West is captured perfectly by the late cinematographer & the new hire as well.

Overall, it's a good Western by all means. It's not Unforgiven, but Rust needs to be watched by more people, if they can move past the unfortunate killing incident.

The movie starts off slowly but it seemed like a decent plot. 2 hours invested has me wondering if this movie was worth watching, worth dying for, and for Baldwin, killing for.

There is no way that he didn't pull the trigger and he should be in prison for at least 10 years.

He took a life and just like other celebrities and all government officials they never go to prison!

But like so many out there nobody cares to do anything about these issues. They are okay being slaves and treated with tyranny as long as they have their social media!

Please read the Constitution and start holding the government accountable!

Don't see it guys. It's a western without a soul. A soul without a life. The movie mission is to kill. And kill it did. No plot. No life. No mercy. No law. This is definitely not the movie to die for. Bullets do not kill. People do.

The movie is a make believe. The main protagonist doesn't kill anyone for real in the movie, but somehow, killed one outside. He has the nerve to complete the movie to remind us of his carelessness and without accountability. The gun cannot shoot itself. I hope they don't have the making of the movie. How much is this meaningless movie costs to make. 5 million? No. 10 million? No. 100 million? No. It costs a life.

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins tragically died shooting long, cheap-feeling, 1800s-set western "Rust" in which 13yr old Patrick Scott McDermott is to hang for an accidental slaying... til Alec Baldwin, the outlaw gramps he never knew, busts him outta jail and they make for Mexico - chased by the law (led by Josh Hopkins) and various bounty hunters (inc Travis Fimmel (good again)). Director Joel Souza fails to evoke a true gritty western feel, and while his screenplay has memorable lines it's relatively flat. It is a shame that this wasn't a better film for Hutchins' sake, but for those desperate for a western it'll still work... there are just so many so much better movies in the genre.

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There was a lot of buzz behind this film because of the horrible tragedy involving Alec Baldwin's accidental shooting. I love westerns, so of course I wanted to see this. I was disappointed. It's only a decent story, but the problem is I don't care about any of the characters

A couple of the standout performances include the actor who played the young kid whose name is Lucas, and the actor who played the bounty hunter, whose name was Preacher. Alec was definitely good, and with a better storyline, this would've been a seven. It's the high end of average for me, which is a six.

Quite a bit of violence in this movie, right from the beginning, in my opinion, and certainly an abundance of foul language of every sort. I fast forwarded through most of the scenes when there was more than one cowboy because of the language. Little boy was an excellent actor and has a good future in acting. Mr. Baldwin is always a good actor. It's just in the first part of the movie. He was way too strong and snarly. It was unnecessary. He could've actually been the hero, the rather nice guy. But that's not his usual situation. I'm not really sure why I watched this movie other than curiosity. Typical western movie if you like westerns you will get your pleasure of shootouts, old fashion shootouts. Plus, there's even an old-fashioned reference to Indians, but they treat them with respect.