directed by: David Mackenzie, year: 2016
actors: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges

Hell or High Water is a gripping neo-Western crime thriller that follows two brothers, Toby and Tanner Howard, who embark on a series of bank heists in West Texas to save their family ranch from foreclosure. As the brothers execute their plan, they are pursued by a determined Texas Ranger, Marcus Hamilton. The film explores themes of desperation, family bonds, and justice, set against a backdrop of economic hardship and moral ambiguity. The tension builds to a riveting climax, making it a compelling modern-day Western.

Brotherhood, Economic Hardship, Moral Ambiguity, Crime, Justice, American Spirit