Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Goodland (2017)


Rockhaven Films
Directed by Josh Doke
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(theatrical showing)

When the body of a drifter turns up in a farmer's combine, a sheriff begins to think it is more than just an accident. A recently arrived photographer is her primary suspect, especially when he is found with photographs of a local teenage girl. However, he turns out to be part of a larger puzzle involving a bank heist and organized crime. Independent production makes the most of its small town atmosphere and is populated with some interesting characters. However, the dialogue and humor seem a little forced, not to mention dry, and emotions are rarely on display, so we don't really get to know these people any more than what is needed to advance the plot. Writer-director Doke has included enough twists and turns to keep it interesting, though.

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