Old Henry

A short, well-written western with a main character, who feels a little like the old days of great westerns.

I thought it was taught and intriguing at first, but the shoot-out was really stupid. Confronting 6 or 7 men with guns in the open and threatening them. That last shootout, running away from the guy and shooting wildly. A 6 year old could have told him to stop, stand behind a tree and aim.

this movie is a bit dull. I was disappointed. A bit too formulaic and slow.

I was a little disappointed given the 90%+ ratings from RT. The fairly well-known circumstances of Billy the Kid's death belies the Movie's ending.

Potsy Ponciroli wrote and directed this western movie. Tim Blake Nelson, my favourite actor, plays the title role. The story is about Henry, an elderly farmer who lives with his teenage son on a farm. Henry's wife has been deceased for 10 years, and her tomb is also on the field. His brother-in-law lives miles away. One day, Henry comes across a wounded guy with a pistol and a stash full of money. At first, he intends to abandon the money and the injured man, but then he chooses to bring them home and attend to his injuries. Meanwhile, the chase party is relentlessly searching for the injured guy and cash cache. But no one knows Henry's history as a famed gunman. The film is based on the famed figure Billy the Kid from the Old West. Blake prepared for his role by studying and practicing handling a gun and as a farmer. I've always loved Tim Blake Nelson's movies, and the substance in them is usually entertaining. The film's plot is crisp and riveting from the outset. I cherish stories that reveal the character's concealed background exploding with storm and rage. I'm delighted I found this film after not having seen any Blake films in a long time.

Pretty standard B-grade Netflix movie. Mildly entertaining but far from amazing. Wouldn't watch it again.

Beautiful movie. Old Henry has become one of my favorite westerns. The plot is very well developed, and the character development is good. It has some historical tie-ins as well to make it even more interesting. The acting is exceptional as well. If you like this movie then I would recommend 3:10 to Yuma also.

Great western with a nice twist of an ending. Really cool cowboy movie that fans of the genre will enjoy.

A good quiet solid easy watch. The kid ain't he a real pain.

Tim Blake Nelson makes this movie what it is. This gritty, thoughtful film about a father trying to protect and raise his son by hiding his dark past is entertaining and will keep you watching. Great acting all around and a fun way to spend a few hours. Tim Blake Nelson is a fabulous and what I feel a very underrated actor.