The Cowboy (2014) User Reviews

Rodriguez and Tarantino would be proud.

[freemanpatrick7 · 10/10 · 15 May 2017]

I don't give tens very often because, in my opinion, very few films hit every mark. This one is an awesome exception. The Cowboy, written and starring Peter Banifaz and brilliantly directed by Omid Shabkhiz, hits every single nail right on the head and drives it home. From the opening shot, immaculately photographed by Alex Pollini, you have the distinct feeling that you're watching a Rodriguez or Tarantino film with a budget behind it. No expense or effort was spared. Productions values are first rate. Every little detail is considered and taken care of. They even thought to include bullets in the revolvers. If I had a dollar for every time I've seen a shot of an empty revolver aimed at a camera I could fund my own movie. The script, particularly the dialog, is...dare I say, elegant. Every word from every character is totally real and believable. Looking into the resumes of all involved I expected to see long lists of credits, major well known works with their names on them, and big name talent agencies attached to them. I was surprised to find that this wasn't true. This whole project seems to be the product of a mass of underrated talent. This little short film will go down on my list of the best movies I've ever seen.

Definitely influenced by Tarantino...maybe Rodriguez, too.

[MasterFantastic · 10/10 · 7 February 2018]

Short films are not usually my thing, but this turned out to be an exception and a pleasant surprise. The dialogue between the two principle actors has a cadence and rhythm all its own. Additionally, the direction and cinematography are what I'd expect someone with a fair amount of years under their belt doing this to exhibit.

Not so. Everyone is an unknown, at least to this reviewer. It doesn't matter. This is an immaculately conceived production, worthy of garnering great views and reviews. 10/10 and every point was well deserved!

Tarantino-like

[Kirpianuscus · 20 July 2019]

The influence of Tarantino is the useful spice in this case. But the film has its imppecable virtues, is well crafted, impressive from structure to dialogue and performances and gives the perfect atmosphere . The subject is familiar, the theme is far to be new. And this details are the ingredients making it a real superb short drama.