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lance-lawson
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Twoyoungmen, UT. (2009)
Quiet and engaging
I find it hard to explain which specific elements of the film made me like it so much. But I know that I liked it and the characters enough that I didn't want it to end when it did.
I agree with another reviewer about some of the weak motivation, but I thought both actors were strong and engaging. The action was understated. The scenes between the 2 young men played out quietly.
The scene of them driving across the desert in the middle of the night seemed full of foreboding or promise. (Just noticed that someone else mentioned "foreboding," too!) I couldn't tell which. I'm not sure there is a single answer.
I am looking forward to seeing more films from these actors and director.
I spoke with some in the audience after this screened at Cinequest. People were definitely polarized about it. Some singled it out as worthless. Others loved it. I think you'll notice that the reviewers on this site are just as split.
This is typical of powerful works of art. Something that many people strongly admire tends to have another set of people who hate it. And that's why lots of radio is middle-of-the road.