Good for Nothing (2012)

Wow! Such a good movie.

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Not an easy film to review in some respects. The entire story is built around a kidnapping and attempted rape by the "hero" early in the film and just runs with the concept as he tries to finish what he started. (There are a few nuances to it, but that's essentially a correct summation.) I'm throwing out a wild guess that some women might not find that particular plot line to be exactly female-friendly. (On the other hand, very arguably, "50 Shades of Grey" isn't exactly female-friendly either, and, yet, well, you know,...) The bodies fall left and right, although not predictably, which probably reflects how gunfights actually happened. What's more, unbelievably, six-shooters really only shoot six times. There are no true good guys in the film, just degrees of bad, and personal hygiene is most conspicuous by its absence, which is also no doubt pretty period correct. At heart, the plot is like a twisted "Taming of the Shrew", except that the shew isn't much of a shrew, and the guy doing the taming is severely lacking in Shakespearean wit and charm. As a matter of fact, communication doesn't come naturally or well to the main character at all, and we won't even waste our time discussing any apparent thinking or introspection. Still, I'm rating it highly because the story is so out-of-left field interesting, there are a lot of darkly comic moments in it, it's brilliantly filmed, and, just generally, I'm a sucker for odd or different movies. Guys, a word of warning though, this is not how attempted sexual assaults typically play out. Please, don't bother writing me from prison.

Good for Nothing... I saw the first poster, then the first teaser, and then the trailer, and I waited expecting something like "Silverado" or "Open Range", or maybe a Clintstwoodsque movie. Then I read the reviews, some of them so unfavorable, that when I finally got to the movie I was ready for disappointment… western- hell, no! Would I see this movie again? YES! I have been "training" my daughter into the world of movies worth to watch, she begin her "studies" as a kid with Casablanca, Grease, Silverado, and now I have to introduce her to this one, why? You may ask... to enjoy the performance of this actor called Cohen Holloway, whose character is a dumb-ass-cold blooded-impotent-kidnapper-killer, that seemed to be a born loser. Some did not like this movie, well, so many did not like "Unforgivable", why? Because it did not fall into the "Duke" category, or the Sergio Leone "Spaghetti Western", my point? This is a story that could have been set in the gangster era or in a drug fueled scenery. Regardless of the settings, it's a story written (and directed) in a way of those movies that are just unforgettable, it's that so that when I get older I will keep remembering the ending... I could spoil it for you…, instead, I will just say: do not expect the romance to blossom, be ready for a less fortunate "Rick Blaine" (who walks away unharmed), and certainly not "Ilsa Lund", here the "heroine" is indifferent and detached of compromising even with herself, yes ,you won't get the so clichéd happy ending. After being warned, get ready to get "Shane" in a more Shakespearean way. If you are willing to give a chance to this well-made movie, be aware that this is not your USA, production, Mexican or Italian, heck, not even "The Good the Bad and the Weird" this movie stands on its very own, even the soundtrack is great! As I say sometimes: "if you really understand movies, you have to watch this, so put your expectations outside the door and enjoy".

I just viewed the western "Good for Nothing" & was surprised by how enjoyable the experience was. The main actors were great for the roles, Cohen Holloway & Inge Rademeyer, I had not seen them prior to their Good for Nothing roles, but they are both actors to watch for in upcoming movies. The film is a western with some sexual overtones and some real black comedy throw into the mix. Cohen Holloway plays "the Man" and does it in a type of Clint Eastwood western style. Inge Rademeyer was steamy & funny throughout the movie & looking over her past work, she had mainly been behind the camera & this was her first real acting in film. There was a really good supporting cast by actors I had not seen prior the to movie. All in all give Good for Nothing a chance & it will be worth the 90 minutes.

Good For Nothing stands out as one of the most enjoyable Westerns from the past thirty years. In tone and spirit its close to the classic Sergio Leone-Clint Eastwood Spaghetti westerns. Director/Writer Mike Wallis has done a great job staying true to the genre while delivering an entertaining story full of unique twists to all of the classic scenes. Cohen Holloway plays the classic western anti-hero perfectly, with the added problem of dealing with erectile dysfunction - well his character anyway. Inge Rademeyer breaks the mold of the 'damsel in distress', bringing a complexity and substance with her performance to a role that traditionally has little to offer. Her and the director have built the role into a real-world character. Western fans should definitely seek this one out, its well worth it.