"Tension" has quite a few similarities with "Shane." In fact, you could call "Tension" Shane Lite or Shane Jr.
Here are some similarities: Proficient gunman shows up. He has good heart it appears. He rescues boy then helps family. Wife seems to take liking to him, like Alan Ladd to Jean Arthur. Husband is a little confused & weak. Hired killer comes into town but gunman kills him. Then rides off.
Whereas "Shane" was very well paced and held your attention, "Tension" is very slow and boring at times.
The gunman really isn't very interesting, nor is the family.
On the whole, I'd give "Tension" 3 stars out of 10.
Here are some similarities: Proficient gunman shows up. He has good heart it appears. He rescues boy then helps family. Wife seems to take liking to him, like Alan Ladd to Jean Arthur. Husband is a little confused & weak. Hired killer comes into town but gunman kills him. Then rides off.
Whereas "Shane" was very well paced and held your attention, "Tension" is very slow and boring at times.
The gunman really isn't very interesting, nor is the family.
On the whole, I'd give "Tension" 3 stars out of 10.