Broke

This film is a grounded and realistic portrayal of a Rodeo athlete but still maintains that artistic and cinematic magic. This film proves to be both emotionally provoking as well as inspiring!

Furthermore this film honors the American culture of rodeo and ranching as well as free thinking and art. It brings back an older generation film feeling of telling a deep and intimate story that will resonate with anyone but it is set against a modern backdrop. It also indicates to the audience how alive and well western culture still is.

I truly believe this is an engaging must see film for anyone and everyone!

'Broke' is a visually beautiful movie, featuring a masterclass in acting, by EVERY actor/actress within it!

There is not a wasted scene, throughout, that does not capture the raw emotions of everyone's lives.

The film flips between the main character, named True, who is in survival mode from the opening scene, and his 'before' life, as a bronco rider!

Those who have the patience to know the viewer will find out how the two connect, will not be disappointed!

Throughout this brilliant movie is a wonderful soundtrack!

If I could rate this movie HIGHER than '10', I certainly would!

Go see!!!

Really enjoyed this film. The storyline was interesting and truly emotionally moving. The cinematography was great as well. Locations and sets were beautiful to the eye and they painted the perfect picture which coincided with the storyline. The actors were cast well and the director did an excellent job portraying this story through film. Really hope to see more things come from Eubank with both his writing and his directing. Rodeo/western life is romanticized so much nowadays that it's refreshing to see a hard life true story about a cowboy that has hit so many roadblocks in life, but continues to persevere. Highly recommend to others -- enjoy!

Highly recommend this film. I truly enjoyed the story. It's honest without being preachy, which is rare these days. I appreciated how this shows the truly human side of being broken in many ways. No money messes with your head and your relationships. It creates feelings of true depression, true sadness, and true loss. I also understood the feelings of saving face even when things are falling apart in your everyday life.

Eubank doesn't try to fix everything with a neat bow at the end, which I respect. Real life is messier than that and art needs to reflect real life, even when it isn't fun and beautiful.

Wyatt Russell and Dennis Quaid give a top notch relationship through a rugged, restrained intensity as an aging and faded rodeo rider and emotionally distant father, adding depth to their fraught dynamic. It could be argued as a played out stereotype, but I think it still added to the character background in a meaningful manner. Director Carlyle Eubank's debut is visually striking and thematically rich, with a haunting score and authentic atmosphere. Though the pacing lingers at times, the film's raw honesty and poetic structure make it a standout. A must-watch for fans of character-driven dramas.