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Simply put this film is a pretty solid first outing for Nia DaCosta and dodges many of the pitfalls that this movie could easily have fallen into. With balanced danger, tension and sympathy from both the outlaws and the law itself. No preaching or pointing fingers at anyone for the choices being made. Better still, if you look close a justification can be made for every action carried out.

Strong performances keep this film together. The setting drains your energy, but the plot keeps you going. Because after all, every single character is just trying to get by and do their "jobs."

There are a lot of problems this movie has in acting, plot, and general tone. It can feel like a cartoon at times with very Tv quality production. There are few issues with fight scenes, however, whenever guns come into play reality begins to creep in. Though these issues can be worked out over a few sequels, since there is an opening for different "Angels" with new goals and personalities. Really one will probably aging into guilty pleasures realm given more time much like the 2000s reboot films.

Reactionaries, anit-woke chumps and man-babies beware, the female empowerment themes will probably trigger you.

While there are better films tucked into the sub-genre of the weird western anyone who really enjoys those movies should take a look. If you've never heard of weird westerns then this could be an easy entry. A lot of familiar faces here and there.