The Devil Wears Spurs

This movie by a young group of actors and crew is stunning in its cinematic beauty and its quality belies the fact that this was many of the principals first movie. The story line flows well and the action scenes at the end of the movie are riveting. Keep an eye out for this group in the future, they are beginning to make a names for themselves. Carlton Thorp did a masterful job on a very limited budget, Nick Sowell was a real force on the screen being in virtually every scene, the camera loved him and his angular good looks will cause him to be in demand beyond the 2 new movies he has made since the completion of The Devil Wears Spurs.

This was a great new film from the beginning to the end. The youth of these actors and crew in there young careers is far from evident in this story of greed and deception. Nick Sowell did a masterful job with his first big role as Max McCoy. Carlton Thorp could not have done not better with the budget he was given. The music and cinematography of this independent film were a delight in every sense of the word. I can say with out a doubt that not too many people could have pulled this off with what they had. Pulling it off is one thing, but making it as great as it was is another. I look forward to seeing how high this film is ranked in the up coming festivals. Congratulations to cast and crew for a job well done!

All of the characters vividly portray the lifestyle of the 1880's old west. Those cowboys knew who they were, and what they were doing. Sheriff Von Morely, Michael Wayne James, had a strong and yet subtle way of serving justice. The sheriff and his deputy kept a tight rain on the town's rough necks. Nothing would get past their suspicions. The women had you softly compelled as to what they thought was real in life and love. They worked hard to survive life and to always be prepared for the unknown. In every western there is always a bad villainous man. Max McCoy, Nick Sowell, takes you down an aggressive path of greed and hate. Max was truly a bad man intent on taking everything from everyone. Bill McKinney, the mysterious barkeeper, delivers an old folklore monologue that leaves you in suspense as to what really happens in the end. Charlton Thorp, writer and director, brings back the true grit of the old west with the ethics and morals intertwined into the story line. John Ford would be proud to see this type of production quality come from such a young team of filmmakers.

This movie was a real pleasure to work on from start to finish. The cast and crew were filled with talented individuals and full of great leadership. The film is a hallmark of scenic beauty giving the cinematography a very high rating. New, young, and very talented actor Nick Sowell commanded the screen throughout his entire performance giving the Director Charlton Thorp the ability to manipulate this Gothic western in the way he saw fit. The lush symphonic score covered all modern and folk genres giving the picture a wide scope of emotions and tension. This film should be ranked high in the new 2006-2007 festival and independent film markets. Great job.

This group of talented writers, actors and producers has come together to create a beautiful portrayal of love, greed and deceit. The combination of talents both young and veteran blends smoothly to form a unique film. Charlton Thorpe and Nick Sowell collaborated on what would prove to be their first of several films, and their skills are evident. Nick's foray into acting is a huge success as his presence on screen was casually commanding. Together, he and Charlton have developed a unique relationship, both on and off the screen. Devil Wears Spurs is an excellent initiation into film making. These wonderfully talented writers and producers are bound to continue to create.