She Rides Shotgun

I saw this movie last night. I had wanted to see it at the theaters, but it got such a limited release that my local theater didn't show it.

Anyways - I think this movie has a lot to offer. The story, visuals, and vibe are like a mixture of No Country for Old Men, The Road, and Paper Moon. The 2 leads are great, especially the little girl. There are some sweet father/daughter moments. At the start, they're estranged, and you can easily predict that they'll bond and begin to love one another. Yet that predictability doesn't make their relationship any less satisfying to watch. There is an original closing scene that hits the mark emotionally. The movie is gritty and hard-htiting

Some issues linger though -- The soundtrack is weird at times. The pacing drags a little; I honestly got bored or restless a few times. The movie does a poor job with the villain, the God of Slabtown. They try to set him up as this big, scary final boss, and this effort fails for several reasons, ranging from the casting to the writing. I also would've cast someone different for the police officer who helps the protagonists

7.0/10.

While the acting skills of the leads make this film, the other elements of the production are pretty solid, too. Taron Egerton's always believable performance is so strong that one can wonder why he has yet to have a bigger career. Child actor Ana Sophia Heger more than holds her own with an emotionally devastating portrayal. The action scenes work, the suspense is sustained, and the villain is seriously evil. A few lines of dialogue are clunky, but this is otherwise a first-rate thriller anchored by two astounding performances.

Ana Sophia Heger delivers a remarkable performance that signals a brilliant future ahead. She truly commands the screen in She Rides Shotgun, bringing depth and authenticity to her role.

I did not anticipate being as deeply moved by this film as I ultimately was. It is a touching, emotionally charged story, elevated by strong performances-particularly from both Ana and Taron. Their relationship develops at a steady, believable pace, and Ana's character arc is portrayed with great nuance.

The film builds toward a heartbreaking conclusion, leaving the audience with the sense that her character has been transformed in ways that set her apart from her peers-marked by something darker and more real.

Overall, She Rides Shotgun is a powerful, well-crafted film that lingers long after the credits roll.

Ana Sophia Heger dazzles as Polly. While the script is certainly better than average, Ana is very believable in each situation thrown her way. The film is worth watching if for no other reason than her performance. Hopefully she gets some recognition in the way of award nominations based on this film and future scripts deserving of her talent.

She Rides Shotgun surprised me in a good way. The story is intense but also emotional, and I felt connected to the characters throughout. It has a gritty style that works well, and the performances felt very believable. A few parts could have been tighter, but overall it kept me engaged from beginning to end.