Wichita

The story takes place in Wichita, the heart of the Midwest. As each character is introduced, you begin to wonder how they fit into the story. It is not until the very end that all is revealed. The actors do a superb job of walking you though the story. This movie was so much fun. At the end, the crowd of over 1,000, spontaneously erupted into applause. This is the kind of movie that goes by so fast you can't believe it's at the end. Nicholas Barton's writing and vision of the film was spot on. If you want a predictable movie, this one is NOT for you! No big special effects, just a great story line that carries you through the movie.

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.

Many of people that have written reviews for this film have already talked about the plot, which as so many have already stated, is as intriguing as it is entertaining. So instead, I'd like to take moment to comment on some of the other aspects of this film.

All of the actors in this film do a fantastic job. The sisters, Samantha (Karina Wolfe) and Mary (Reylynn Caster) are definite standouts. Karina Wolfe is quite convincing in her role and really delivers an excellent performance. Her ability to play tough and tender at the same time is quite remarkable. For such a young actress, Reylynn Catser already has amazing range. The performances from these actresses alone are worth watching the movie for. But for me, it was Kenneth Mitchell as Deacon Miller that stole the show. His performance shows the maturity and the precision of a dedicated master of his craft. It was also a rare treat to see musician Uche as The Blacksmith and spotting director Nicholas Barton's cameo appearance was great moment.

The sound and soundtrack for this film was excellent and there were some nice visual moments throughout the film. For a period piece, the set design, wardrobe, and props are wonderful. Several of the scenes were actually filmed at the Historic Cowtown in Wichita, Kansas, lending an authenticity that has been preserved there for generations.

With fantastic locations and the amount of people involved in this production, "Wichita" has a great sense of scale for an indie film. Nicholas Barton and his team have put together a film that maintains the authenticity of the period while telling a story that is hip enough for modern audiences.

I usually screen movies privately but was lucky enough to be able attend "Wichita" at the premiere in Wichita, Kansas and witness the audience's engagement first hand. You know somebody is doing something right when a crowd of 1,000 people gasp, laugh, or stand up and applaud all at once.