The Harder They Fall

Oh, come on! This film isn’t as bad as some people say! We all know what bothers viewers who rated The Harder They Fall poorly, but in the end, this Netflix western entertained me. Yes, the comparisons with Django are completely off; Tarantino’s film is in a completely different league quality-wise. The Harder They Fall relies heavily on its captivating, colorful visuals, which pleasantly surprised me. The acting is also top-notch, with everyone involved delivering strong performances. In terms of action, I have to highlight the excellent prologue and the train robbery scene; however, the over-the-top finale didn’t quite work for me. So why am I only giving it three stars when I’ve mentioned only positives so far? It’s clear that the film wasn’t made by someone more capable. Listening to the dull dialogues can be quite taxing at times. And the digital blood is everywhere. But in the end, I’ll give it a 6/10. (09.11.2021)