Wichita

Went and saw this at the movies last night. Wasn't sure what to expect but I was pretty engrossed throughout the film. Not the typical cowboy movie but more of a gritty look at the old west. It's one of those movies that you have to pay attention to. There is a lot going on with this movie and it builds to a very surprising and climatic ending. Movie certainly deserves it's R rating as the violence in the movie can be brutal but so is this depiction of the old west. I gave it such a high rating because most westerns that are coming out these days just seem like you've seen them before. The look of this film and it's actors are really gritty. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple actors make it big after this movie, especially the young girl who steals any scene she is in. Very impressive western.

This was such an amazing project to work on and I have never been more impressed with a finished product. If you like complex characters and ongoing plot twist, this is definitely the film for you. There are few westerns done in the film industry and it is a great relief to see one done right. Never before have I seen a full let alone a western deal with issues that are all together too real, and often needed to be addressed. If this film is showing in your town do yourself a favor and invite yourself to a treat of excellent story telling and cinematic beauty. Nicholas Barton and his crew and actors brought a much needed realism to this noir telling of early America. As the story unfolds you find it hard to find a person to root for, as everyone has a quality that you want to stand by. Don't miss this.

My husband & I saw this film in our hometown of Wellington, Ks. It was filmed & made by folks around our neck of the woods. We thought the story started off a bit confusing by introducing so many different characters without back stories but their stories unfolded well over the length of the film. In our opinions, it's a dark western with an original story line. Quite an impressive endeavor, for a few people with one camera. We were totally pleased with the end result & recommend this film to anyone, especially people who enjoy westerns set in the late 1800s. Impressive use of many local venues to make the audience feel like they'd stepped back in time.

After being in trouble not spending enough time with my girlfriend I took her to this movie and it totally got me out of the doghouse. She loved it, I loved it.

As the movie got going I found myself creeping onto the edge of my seat as it hooked us in. The characters where great, especially the older motherly actress in the film. She was REALLY impressive. We were thinking about it long after we left the theater.

The props and the sets were incredible. It was like getting in a time machine and it had subtle humor in a fairly serious movie at great times. There are many bad movies coming out these days and this is not one of them. Run, don't walk to watch this movie.

'Wichita' is an engaging film, full of character and intrigue. While I am not typically a fan of Westerns, this movie feels more like a dramatic piece set in the Old West, rather than a genre film. It is a gritty tale of life on the frontier, where the greatest threat to mortality is not one's health, but the actions of others. To say that I couldn't predict where the story would go is an understatement! There were several surprising moments where the whole theatre gasped, and the ending was met with resounding cheers and applause.

'Wichita' is visually striking, and beautifully shot. It certainly depicts the time period, leaving the audience to focus on the story itself rather than the practicality of the production. There is a great sense of movement, fluidity, and life throughout the movie. Various lines of dialogue set up payoffs later on, with no indication at the time that the audience is being given clues. Watching the movie is an engaging experience, rather than idle viewing.

I would definitely recommend this independent feature, whether or not you are a fan of typical Westerns. It's a dramatic piece, and unlike anything Hollywood is putting out there!