Wild Horses
Wild Horses
R | 05 June 2015 (USA)
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Texas Ranger Samantha Payne reopens a 15-year-old missing person case, and uncovers evidence that suggests that the boy was likely murdered on a ranch belonging to wealthy family man, Scott Briggs. When Scott’s estranged son unexpectedly returns home during the investigation, Samantha becomes even more convinced that the Briggs family was involved, and will stop at nothing to discover the truth about the boy’s death - even putting her own life in jeopardy.

Reviews
Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!
Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing
Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
bkoganbing I was really surprised with the amount of talent in Wild Horses that this would turn out to be such a nothing film. I expected a whole lot more considering who was involved.Luciana Pedrazzi of the Texas Rangers inherits a cold case missing persons file and it was of a young kid who was gay and who worked breaking Wild Horses for local rancher Robert Duvall Duvall has three sons one of them James Franco is openly gay not at all to the liking of good ole boy Duvall.Duvall has an understanding with one of the crooked deputies about letting this one slide. Pedrazzi comes up against some real hostility here with local law enforcement.Apparently in the years gone by Duvall and Franco reached an understanding. His brothers are cool with him, so what was the problem especially since Franco had moved away?The whole cast faxed in their performances, but the casting of Pedrazzi was horrible. A role someone like a Sissy Spacek might have made something of is just bad in Pedrazzi's hands. Since she's a Duvall family member she got in this family production. And the boy's death from years ago wasn't even a crime. So what was all the coverup about.Even an actor as good as Robert Duvall does a clinker every now and then.
Gordon-11 This film tells the story of a Texas ranger who opens up a case of a teenage boy who went missing fifteen years ago. This opens up the wounds in a ranch, where the head of the family disowns his gay son.I did not quite expect "Wild Horses" to be so emotional and touching. On the surface it is about the disappearance of Jimmy Davis, but the other subplot of Mr Briggs and the relationship with his children steals the site. It is almost inconceivable that he would treat two of his children in such a manner. The story also seeks redemption and forgiveness, which makes it even more powerful. It's an unexpected surprise, especially because it's not getting much love from the internet users. I wish more people would appreciate how beautiful this film is.
MartyMarrT Very bad movie, plot is confusing, a "Texas" movie with snow cover mountains and green grass, really? A Texas Ranger gets shot and she rams into the car and no explanation is given as to why. Very difficult movie to keep up with. I spent the whole movie asking my wife what is going on, did I miss something. She had no clue either as to what was going on. Bad acting, very choppy/confusing transitions and a completely HORRIBLE movie!!! Don't waste your money or time to watch this movie. Terrible, terrible movie. Watch anything else but this, I am now trying to take up lines so this 100% true review will get posted...
Bob Rutzel Scott Briggs (Duvall) is suspected of killing Jimmy Davis, his son Ben's (James Franco) gay lover 15-years ago and the Texas Rangers open the cold case.That is the main thrust in here, everything else is a disjointed v distraction. The script is bad, the acting by Duvall is not good and we are getting tired of him acting like a perpetual curmudgeon. Hey, it worked when he was Gus in Lonesome Dove but not in here. Everything he did was forced and had us cringing. Maybe writing, directing, acting and producing all of this took it's toll. Who knows? It just wasn't good. Notables: James Franco as Ben who comes back for the reading of the Will (yes, while Scott is still alive) and he tries to bond with his father; Josh Hartnett as KC, Scott's son; Devon Abner as Johnny, another son of Scott Briggs. However some scenes with them were awkward and forced. Luciana Pedraza as Samatha the Texas Ranger Detective seemed too tense throughout and kind of unsure of her presence.Many scenes were awkward and forced, but the real culprit is the script. Very bad. The story jumped around too much and we were not sure just what this movie was about. Sub plots: Jim Parrack as Sheriff's Deputy Rogers involved in watching Texas Ranger Samantha for Scott Briggs, and also involved in drug running; the reading of the Will when Briggs' sons find out that they have a sister in Maria (Angie Cepeda). If you keep in mind that the Texas Rangers are focusing on Scott Briggs as they feel he was somehow involved in the disappearance of Jimmy Davis 15-years ago, you should be okay. There is a resolution and we were not happy with it. Came up abruptly and we didn't believe it. Will you? (3/10)Violence: Yes. Sex: No. Nudity: No. Language: Soft stuff.