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Broken Fences

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
190
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Broken Fences (2008)
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Joe, a rancher in the mountains of Colorado, has his life of solitude interrupted when his luckless son gets paroled from prison and moves back in with him, bringing his ill-fated ways along... Read allJoe, a rancher in the mountains of Colorado, has his life of solitude interrupted when his luckless son gets paroled from prison and moves back in with him, bringing his ill-fated ways along.Joe, a rancher in the mountains of Colorado, has his life of solitude interrupted when his luckless son gets paroled from prison and moves back in with him, bringing his ill-fated ways along.

  • Director
    • Troy McGatlin
  • Writer
    • Troy McGatlin
  • Stars
    • Jan Van Sickle
    • Ryan J. Parker
    • Earla Stewart
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    190
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    • Director
      • Troy McGatlin
    • Writer
      • Troy McGatlin
    • Stars
      • Jan Van Sickle
      • Ryan J. Parker
      • Earla Stewart
    • 15User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Jan Van Sickle
    Jan Van Sickle
    • Joe Simons
    Ryan J. Parker
    Ryan J. Parker
    • Dylan Simons
    Earla Stewart
    • Kim Clark
    Wesley Walker
    Wesley Walker
    • Sherrif Brown
    Robert Himber
    • Bartender
    Bill LeVasseur
    Bill LeVasseur
    • Cowboy
    • Director
      • Troy McGatlin
    • Writer
      • Troy McGatlin
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    9trolldown

    4.2?? It's underrated

    I've seen people comment that the film is too slow.. but there's no rule in the book which says that a film can't be slow. It's slow because the script is written so.

    The movie deals with the character of 'Dillon', a very unlucky son. The story revolves around him and his father.

    Also I didn't notice any 'bad acting' in the film. It's a nice movie and I honestly believe that it is underrated. It deserves way more than a 4.2. In fact, the movie is different. The ending is a bit melodramatic but overall it's a good movie.

    Just watch it and decide for yourself.
    3ohlabtechguy

    Part Non-Fiction, Part Fiction/Macabre

    This is the second movie I've seen with this flaw. The other was "The Revival". The problem is....when you select a genre for a story, it has to be consistent or it ends up confusing the viewer/reader. When mixing genres, such as fantasy/reality, there needs to be a device to create a transition. Sometimes, it's a wall or mirror in which the characters step through. Or Zeus comes down and puts a hex on everyone or everything. Absent, a device, the story just becomes unreal and disappointing. This is what happened in this movie. It starts out as a romance/drama, with fair acting and script, but then the last 10 minutes evolves quickly into a gut wrenching, macabre horror story that is completely unreal, unexpected and downright pathetic.
    10jntwiles

    Well done film!

    I really enjoyed this film! The cinematography is beautiful... great locations and directing. I hadn't heard of Troy McGatlin before but I would like to see more of his work. The lead character in the film did an amazing job. What a great actor! The location of this film (Maybe Colorado or Montana) is also an important character. I would call the location a character because it plays such an important role to who these people are and why they act the way they do. You really feel like you're there with the characters. Interesting storyline and overall really well done! A lot more to it than originally meets the eye. This film is about father/son relationships, life in a small town, moving on from our past and mending our own "broken fences." I would definitely recommend this film to anyone.
    10bizzinc

    Excellent acting and cinematography!

    This film is a beautifully shot and acted drama. Set in the Colorado mountains, it is a powerful piece with exceptional acting by Jan Van Sickle. The story grabs you from the beginning to it's shocking conclusion. Breathtaking cinematography. Highly recommended! The story involved a rancher named Joe who let's his recently paroled son, Dillon, moved back in with him. Dillon seems to have turned his life around, which is good news to his dad who has just started a relationship with the local convenience store owner, Kim (excellently played by Earla Stewart). As the story unfolds, we learn that Dillon's bad luck seems to have followed him home. Dillon is played by Ryan J. Parker in a star making turn. Mr. Parker displays moments of sheer brilliance as his character faces unbearable choices. The film is currently making it's rounds in the film festival circuit, winning multiple awards along the way. Try to see it!
    1MovieMaddis

    Bad bad bad, contrived and boring

    To sum it up, don't waste your time. Bad acting followed by really bad acting and a swiss cheese plot make this one of the worst efforts at movie making in a long time. Avoid this nonsense if you can, not even worth a free download.

    I think they actually used food coloring and water for the effects, and while the picture perfect outdoor setting was there to use, it was just a series of still shots and half done set pieces. Guaranteed whoever played the son cashed in some favors for a role, really horrible. They might as well have thrown in a slow motion "Noooooooo" as he runs with the gun. Shameless.

    Gee, wonder who the 5 people who scored this 10/10 were? hmmm. Just so you are aware, when you do that to your movie, it aggravates people into posting a 1 vote. At least be a little honest when scoring, otherwise nature has a way of correcting.

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
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    • Filming locations
      • Colorado, USA
    • Production company
      • McGatlin Films
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      • 1h 41m(101 min)
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