Hell or High Water pits Jeff Bridges against some good ol’ boys
The first trailer for Hell or High Water debuted earlier this week, and the movie looks like a subtle Americana Robin Hood story starring some pretty heavy hitters. I’ve always been a fan of the underused Ben Foster, and this summer looks like it’ll treat him well (with both this and Warcraft in theaters). Same goes for Chris Pine, who’s been a pleasure to watch since his dirty, crazy hillbilly role in Smokin’ Aces, and he’s got Star Trek coming out this summer as well. In Hell or High Water, it looks like Foster and little brother Pine are doing a bit of bank robbing to help save momma, and before long the pair have cowboy hat-wearing Jeff Bridges trying to track them down. The movie looks full of heart and country grit, and I’m looking forward to seeing it when it hits theaters in August.
Watch the first trailer, read a detailed plot synopsis, and check out a poster for Hell or High Water after the jump.
Again, I’m really loving the look and feel of this one. That may be due in part to both the touch of director David Mackenzie (Starred Up, Perfect Sense) as well as the Nick Cave/Warren Ellis soundtrack. Regardless, having heard nothing about Hell or High Water until this trailer made the rounds last week, I’m really looking forward to the movie. What do you think?
Here’s a lengthy official plot synopsis for Hell or High Water:
A story about the collision of the Old and New West, two brothers—Toby (Pine), a straight-living, divorced father trying to make a better life for his son; and Tanner (Foster), a short-tempered ex-con with a loose trigger finger—come together to rob branch after branch of the bank that is foreclosing on their family land. The hold-ups are part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that powerful forces beyond their control have stolen from under their feet. Vengeance seems to be theirs until they find themselves in the crosshairs of a relentless, foul-mouthed Texas Ranger (Bridges) looking for one last triumph on the eve of his retirement. As the brothers plot a final bank heist to complete their plan, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the last honest law man and a pair of brothers with nothing to live for except family collide.
Hell or High Water stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Katy Mixon, Kevin Rankin, Dale Dickey, and Gil Birmingham. The movie makes its way the theaters on August 12, 2016.
